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David McCallum Dies: Beloved ‘NCIS’ Actor Was 90

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September 25, 2023, 05:09 PM
navyshooter
David McCallum Dies: Beloved ‘NCIS’ Actor Was 90
I enjoyed watching him over the years. Everything from the Great Escape to the Man from U.N.C.L.E. to NCIS.


David McCallum, star of hit TV series 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E.' and 'NCIS,' dies at 90

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor David McCallum, who became a teen heartthrob in the hit series "The Man From U.N.C.L.E." in the 1960s and was the eccentric medical examiner in the popular "NCIS" 40 years later, has died. He was 90.

McCallum died Monday of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said in a statement.




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September 25, 2023, 05:14 PM
bald1
RIP. I too enjoyed his works.



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September 25, 2023, 05:16 PM
PASig
90 years is a good run to be on this earth.

I figured this was coming sooner or later they had essentially written him out of NCIS the past few seasons, and when you did see him, he did not look or sound good, and his role was very very limited.


September 25, 2023, 05:45 PM
Warhorse
A fine actor, RIP.


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September 25, 2023, 06:07 PM
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Wow. And he's still been in an episode in the latest season. I've binge watch the latest season for nothing better to do.

I liked his NCIS character. I vaguely remember him in the Man from U.N.C.L.E. series and I wasn't a fan since I was still into cartoons then. And probably what I saw were reruns.

in any case, Rest In Peace. That's one of the few actors that I do feel some sadness in their passing.



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September 25, 2023, 06:09 PM
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I liked Illya Kuriakin (spelling?) as much as I hated Napoleon Solo’s guts.

Loved “Ducky” in NCIS. RIP David. Thank you for the good times.

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September 25, 2023, 06:11 PM
pace40
Sad to hear this. Been a fan since Illya Kuryakin.
RIP, Sir and thank you for the years of entertainment.


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September 25, 2023, 06:15 PM
P250UA5
Ducky was a great character on NCIS. Sad to see him go.




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September 25, 2023, 06:17 PM
71 TRUCK
I liked him, he was a good actor. I might just have to watch the Great Escape tonight.
Rest in peace Ducky.




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September 25, 2023, 06:23 PM
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May you have found a great and attentive audience for all of your stories Ducky....




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September 25, 2023, 06:24 PM
TMats
Seemed like a likeable man. 90 is a good run.


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September 25, 2023, 06:27 PM
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September 25, 2023, 06:28 PM
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He was a great actor and enjoyed watching him. RIP


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September 25, 2023, 08:31 PM
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Very sad news but at 90 he had a good run.



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September 25, 2023, 09:08 PM
sig2392
I was watching him tonight when they made him NCIS historian.

I have always enjoyed his work since his man from uncle days.

A very good actor.
September 25, 2023, 09:56 PM
SigSAC
As many sites have said, he was the consummate professional, but still able to joke with others. Highly respected.

He was a US citizen for many years - he was quoted as saying "I feel it's a person's duty to participate in the governing of the country in which he lives".

HIs family has requested donations to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation instead of flowers.

All around, a classic act from a classical background.

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September 25, 2023, 11:01 PM
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Goodnight, Ducky. You were something.



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September 26, 2023, 05:41 AM
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Rest easy DM. Btw, Now John Layton is the only surviving cast member from The Great Escape.


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September 26, 2023, 05:54 AM
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Everyone gets to be young, but not everyone gets to be old. RIP Illya


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September 26, 2023, 06:45 AM
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Best NCIS joke (even has Kate in it)

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