David McCallum, renowned for his portrayal of Dr. Donald \u201cDucky\u201d Mallard on the highly-rated CBS series \u201cNCIS,\u201d passed away at 90, as confirmed by his family. His son, Peter, expressed, \u201cHe was the gentlest, most composed, remarkably patient, and affectionate father. His family always took precedence over himself. He eagerly anticipated every opportunity to connect with his grandchildren, and he shared a special bond with each of them.\u201d McCallum succumbed to natural causes on September 5 at New York Presbyterian Hospital, as disclosed by his family.<\/p>\n
In response to this sorrowful news, executive producers of \u201cNCIS,\u201d Steven D. Binder and David North, issued an official statement, lauding McCallum as \u201ca scholar\u201d and \u201can consummate professional\u201d endowed with an exceptional work ethic and a matching sense of humor. Their statement conveyed, \u201cSince day one, it was a privilege to collaborate with him, and he never disappointed us. He was, in every sense, a legend. He was also family, and his absence will be deeply felt,\u201d as reported by Deadline.<\/p>\n
CBS also extended their condolences in a statement, expressing their grief while recounting McCallum\u2019s tenure with the network. \u201cOur thoughts are with his wife Katherine, his entire family, and all those who had the privilege of knowing and cherishing David,\u201d the statement conveyed.<\/p>\n
David McCallum embarked on his acting journey in the late 1950s, with early appearances in British cinema. It wasn\u2019t until the \u201960s, however, that he achieved widespread recognition with his portrayal of Illya Kuryakin in NBC\u2019s \u201cThe Man from U.N.C.L.E.\u201d By the series\u2019 conclusion in 1968, McCallum had solidified his reputation as a stellar actor. Predictably, he continued to enjoy success in both film and television.<\/p>\n
In 2003, McCallum made a triumphant return to television, landing the role of Dr. Donald \u201cDucky\u201d Mallard in CBS\u2019 \u201cNCIS.\u201d He faithfully portrayed the character for 15 seasons until 2018, when his character transitioned from the role of chief medical examiner, according to Express. However, rather than bidding farewell to the show entirely, producers opted to retain McCallum in the capacity of a historian, allowing for occasional cameo appearances in subsequent seasons. \u201cI sort of decided to leave the show, and they said, \u2018No, we\u2019d like to make you the historian so you\u2019re still a part of the show\u2019,\u201d he shared in November 2022. The veteran actor confirmed he had two more episodes with \u201cNCIS\u201d before contemplating full retirement, stating, \u201cI\u2019ll be going out to shoot it, health permitting, if and when they need me. Retirement is a work in progress, shall we say!\u201d as disclosed to Radio Times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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