David McCallum Dies: Beloved ‘NCIS’ Actor Was 90

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Pauley Perrette and Wilmer Valderrama have paid tribute to David McCallum, who died Sept. 25 at 90 in New York. 

Cynthia Littleton Business Editor 1957 was a big year for David McCallum, the respected Glasgow-born actor known for “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” “The Great Escape” and his 20-year run on “NCIS” as quirky pathologist Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard. The actor, who died Sept.

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NCIS and The Man From U.N.C.L.E., has died aged 90.McCallum died of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital on Monday (September 25), as confirmed in a statement from CBS.“David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world,” the statement read. “He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours on film and television that will never go away.“We will miss his warmth and endearing sense of humour that lit up any room or soundstage he stepped onto, as well as the brilliant stories he often shared from a life well-lived.

Actress Joan Collins has paid tribute to her “first boyfriend”, as fellow actor David McCallum sadly died at the age of 90.The Scottish actor, who starred in the 1960s hit spy drama The Man From U.N.C.L.E. had died of natural cases in New York City, his son Peter announced on Monday 25 September. Following the announcement, Joan took to social media to share a throwback picture with David as she revealed she is “so sad” to hear about his death.

The stars – past and present – of NCIS are paying tribute to David McCallum after it was revealed that the actor passed away at the age of 90.

The tributes have begun to pour in for NCIS veteran David McCallum, who died this morning at 90 in New York.

NCIS, was 90. The actor passed “peacefully” of natural causes surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS announced.“He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father.