The NCIS cast is in mourning following the tragic news of David McCallum's death at 90.
Deadline reported that the Scottish actor died Monday morning of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
"For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard," said current NCIS exec producers Seven D. Binder and David North in a statement.
"But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more."
"He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke."
"From day one, it was an honor to work with him, and he never let us down," the statement adds.
"He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.
Deadline reported that the Scottish actor died Monday morning of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
"For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard," said current NCIS exec producers Seven D. Binder and David North in a statement.
"But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more."
"He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke."
"From day one, it was an honor to work with him, and he never let us down," the statement adds.
"He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.
- 9/26/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
David McCallum, best known for playing chief medical examiner Donald "Ducky" Mallard on NCIS, has died.
According to reports, the Scottish actor died of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
“For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard,” said current NCIS exec producers Seven D. Binder and David North in a statement obtained by Deadline.
“But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more."
"He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke."
"From day one, it was an honor to work with him, and he never let us down," the statement adds.
"He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.
According to reports, the Scottish actor died of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
“For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard,” said current NCIS exec producers Seven D. Binder and David North in a statement obtained by Deadline.
“But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more."
"He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke."
"From day one, it was an honor to work with him, and he never let us down," the statement adds.
"He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.
- 9/25/2023
- by Paul Dailly
- TVfanatic
David McCallum, who played Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on CBS procedural “NCIS” and Illya Kuryakin on ’60s series “The Man From U.N.C.L.E,” has died at 90. The actor passed away peacefully Monday morning of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said in a statement.
Son Peter McCallum remembered him as “the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father” and as a true renaissance man.” Added Peter, “He was fascinated by science and culture and would turn those passions into knowledge. For example, he was capable of conducting a symphony orchestra and (if needed) could actually perform an autopsy, based on his decades-long studies for his role on ‘NCIS.'”
He ended his statement with, “Somehow, even at 90, Daddy never grew old.”
David McCallum in 1966 (Photo by Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
“For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise,...
Son Peter McCallum remembered him as “the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father” and as a true renaissance man.” Added Peter, “He was fascinated by science and culture and would turn those passions into knowledge. For example, he was capable of conducting a symphony orchestra and (if needed) could actually perform an autopsy, based on his decades-long studies for his role on ‘NCIS.'”
He ended his statement with, “Somehow, even at 90, Daddy never grew old.”
David McCallum in 1966 (Photo by Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
“For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise,...
- 9/25/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
NCIS veteran David McCallum, also known for his Emmy-nominated role in The Man From U.N.C.L.E., died peacefully this morning of natural causes at New York Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 90, having celebrated his birthday less than a week ago.
A fan favorite, McCallum was the last remaining original cast member on CBS’ NCIS, in which he played Chief Medical Examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard, an eccentric but highly efficient investigator with a knack for psychological profiling, for two decades.
David McCallum as Medical Examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard. (Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images)
“For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard,” said NCIS executive producers Steven D. Binder and David North. “But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more.
A fan favorite, McCallum was the last remaining original cast member on CBS’ NCIS, in which he played Chief Medical Examiner Donald “Ducky” Mallard, an eccentric but highly efficient investigator with a knack for psychological profiling, for two decades.
David McCallum as Medical Examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard. (Photo by Sonja Flemming/CBS via Getty Images)
“For over 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard,” said NCIS executive producers Steven D. Binder and David North. “But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more.
- 9/25/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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