David McCallum, Legendary NCIS Actor, Dead at 90
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
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