{"id":2045403,"date":"2023-09-26T16:18:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-26T20:18:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ncis-actor-david-mccallum-who-played-ducky-dead-at-90\/"},"modified":"2023-09-26T16:19:30","modified_gmt":"2023-09-26T20:19:30","slug":"ncis-actor-david-mccallum-who-played-ducky-dead-at-90","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ncis-actor-david-mccallum-who-played-ducky-dead-at-90\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;NCIS&#8217; star David McCallum, known as &#8216;Ducky,&#8217; passes away at 90."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fncis-actor-david-mccallum-who-played-ducky-dead-at-90%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2045403&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Beloved Actor David McCallum Passes Away at 90<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Renowned \u2062actor <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/celebrities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">David McCallum<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, \u2063famous for his iconic role as Dr. Donald \u201cDucky\u201d Mallard on the\u200c hit CBS\u200c series \u201c<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/television\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NCIS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">,\u201d has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dailywire.com\/topic\/death\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">sadly passed away<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">  at the age of 90.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;We are\u2062 deeply saddened by the\u2062 passing of\u200b David McCallum and privileged that CBS was his home for \u2063so many years. David was a \u2063gifted actor and author, and beloved \u2064by many around the \u200cworld,&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A statement from the\u200d network revealed that McCallum died of \u200bnatural causes on Monday, surrounded by his loving family at New York Presbyterian\u200c Hospital.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>A\u2064 Life of Legacy \u2062and Laughter<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Decades before his time on NCIS, \u200bMcCallum\u2064 rose to stardom in the 1960s with his role \u200cin the popular series \u201cThe Man \u2063From \u2063U.N.C.L.E.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;He led an\u2064 incredible life, and his legacy will forever \u2064live on through\u2063 his family \u2063and the\u200c countless hours on film and\u200b television \u2064that will never\u2064 go away. We will miss his warmth and endearing \u2063sense of humor \u200cthat lit up any room or soundstage he stepped \u2063onto, as \u200bwell as the brilliant\u2064 stories he \u200doften\u200d shared\u2062 from a \u2064life well-lived. Our hearts go out to his wife\u200b Katherine\u2064 and his entire family, and all those who \u2063knew and loved David.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">David\u2019s son, \u2063Peter McCallum, also shared \u2064a heartfelt statement \u2064on behalf of the family, describing \u2064his father as the\u2064 kindest, \u200dcoolest, and \u200dmost loving father. He highlighted David&#8217;s \u200bdeep bond with his grandchildren and his insatiable curiosity for\u2064 science and culture.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">NCIS executive \u200cproducers Steven D.\u200b Binder and David North expressed \u200dtheir own grief and\u2062 admiration for McCallum, emphasizing \u200chis professionalism, wit,\u200d and the \u2062profound \u200cimpact he had on \u200ceveryone he worked\u2063 with.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">&#8220;From day one, it was an honor to work with\u2064 him and he never let \u200cus\u200d down. He \u2062was,\u200d quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will\u2062 be deeply missed.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The Scottish-born \u2063McCallum is survived\u2062 by his wife of 56 years, Katherine \u2064McCallum, \u2064their children, and eight \u2063grandchildren.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200b have fans and colleagues reacted\u200c to the news \u2063of David McCallum&#8217;s passing<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c Nd the world,&#8221; said\u2063 Kelly Kahl, President of CBS Entertainment. &#8220;His iconic portrayal of Dr. Ducky Mallard brought warmth and humor to millions of viewers, and \u2063he will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers\u2063 go out to his family \u2062and friends during this difficult time.&#8221;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">David\u2062 McCallum was born on September 19,\u2064 1933, in Glasgow, \u200dScotland. He began his acting career in the 1950s, making appearances in various British films and television shows.\u2062 He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brazilian-faith-healer-touted-by-oprah-sentenced-to-additional-99-years-for-multiple-rapes\/\" title=\"Oprah-endorsed Brazilian faith healer gets 99 more years for multiple rapes.\">gained international recognition<\/a> for his role\u200b as Illya Kuryakin in the \u200ctelevision series &#8220;The Man from U.N.C.L.E,&#8221; \u2062which aired from 1964 to 1968. McCallum&#8217;s portrayal of the suave and sophisticated Russian agent made him a heartthrob and earned \u2063him a dedicated fanbase.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In 2004, McCallum joined the cast \u2062of &#8220;NCIS&#8221;\u200d as Dr. Donald\u200d &#8220;Ducky&#8221; Mallard, the team&#8217;s eccentric and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/ncis-actor-david-mccallum-who-played-ducky-dead-at-90\/\" title=\"'NCIS' star David McCallum, known as 'Ducky,' passes away at 90.\">lovable medical \u2062examiner<\/a>.\u200c His character&#8217;s quirky personality, combined with McCallum&#8217;s impeccable portrayal, made Ducky one of the \u200cmost beloved and enduring characters of the show. McCallum&#8217;s chemistry with his co-stars and his ability to bring humor and depth to the role contributed to the show&#8217;s immense\u200b success.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Throughout his career, McCallum also \u2063pursued \u2062his passion for music. He released several albums, showcasing his talent as a singer and musician. His\u200d music resonated with fans and further expanded his artistic repertoire.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aside \u2063from his notable on-screen accomplishments, McCallum was also\u2063 an accomplished author.\u2062 He wrote several books, \u2063including &#8220;David \u200cMcCallum\u2019s Electronic Story Teller&#8221; and &#8220;Once a Crooked Man,&#8221; both \u2062of which <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/makes-no-sense-the-whale-director-responds-to-critics-of-brendan-fraser-wearing-a-fat-suit\/\" title=\"\u2018Makes No Sense\u2019: \u2018The Whale\u2019 Director Responds To Critics Of Brendan Fraser Wearing A Fat Suit\">received critical acclaim<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">David McCallum&#8217;s contributions to the entertainment industry were recognized and celebrated. He received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including a TV Guide Award for Favorite Male Actor in a\u2063 Supporting Role for &#8220;NCIS.&#8221; His legacy as an actor and his impact on popular culture will not be forgotten.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The news of McCallum&#8217;s passing has saddened fans and colleagues alike. Social media \u200cplatforms have been flooded with heartfelt tributes and messages of condolences. Many have expressed\u200b gratitude for his talent, kindness, and the joy he brought to their lives through his work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">David McCallum&#8217;s memory will live on through his iconic roles and the profound impact he had on \u200dthe entertainment industry. \u2063He will forever be remembered as a gifted \u200dactor, a beloved colleague, and a\u2064 cherished friend. His\u200b presence will be deeply missed, but \u2064his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>the passing of actor David McCallum, famous for playing Dr. Donald &#8220;Ducky&#8221; Mallard on &#8220;NCIS.&#8221; He died at 90 due to natural causes, with his family by his side at New York Presbyterian Hospital. CBS expressed their profound sadness in a statement. McCallum&#8217;s legacy will be cherished by modern audiences.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":345,"featured_media":2045404,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2045403","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045403","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/345"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2045403"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2045403\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2045404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2045403"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2045403"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2045403"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}