David McCallum sadly passed away at the age of 90.
The Scottish-born veteran film and television actor, best known for NCIS and Uncle’s manHe died on Monday, September 25, according to THR.
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According to a CBS spokesperson, David died surrounded by his friends and family, of natural causes at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
David is best known for his role as Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on NCIS, playing the medical examiner turned NCIS historian from the first season to the most recent.
He is also known as secret agent Ilya Kuryakin of uncle’s man movie, and NCIS Fans will know that there is a funny joke about its connection to the film in the TV show.
“For more than 20 years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky and sometimes enigmatic Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard. But as much as his fans loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him even more,” read a statement from NCIS executive producers Steven D. Binder and David North regarding David’s passing.
He continued: “He was a scholar and a gentleman, always kind, a consummate professional and never let a joke slide. From day one it was an honor to work with him and he never let us down. He was, simply, a legend. “He was family too and we will miss him deeply.”
David is survived by his wife of 56 years, Katherine, and their children, Val, Jason, Sophie, Peter and Paul.
There has been no statement yet on how Ducky will be written out of the show.
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn