How did David McCallum die? 'NCIS' star, 90, was surrounded by friends and family at the time of death

2023-09-26 09:58

David McCallum, who portrayed a pathologist on 'NCIS', died at a New York hospital surrounded by his friends and family

NEW YORK, NEW YORK: Famous British actor and 'NCIS' star David McCallum died of natural causes on the morning of September 25, 2023, at the age of 90. Fans and colleagues from all over the world are mourning the loss of the legendary actor who passed away in the Presbyterian Hospital in New York.

He is said to have died of natural causes and was surrounded by his friends and family who were there beside him during his final moments before he shuffled off the mortal coil.

McCallum had recently celebrated his birthday less than a week before his death. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, McCallum is remembered for portraying a pathologist on the hit CBS show 'NCIS', which was a spin-off of the show 'JAG' and which in its own turn fashioned several other spinoffs.

He was known as a true gentleman who won the hearts of countless fans by means of both his television appearances and his roles in films such as 'The Great Escape' and 'A Night To Remember'.

David McCallum starred in the hit spy show 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E'

McCallum gained widespread recognition in the 1960s for his role as the Soviet agent Ilya Kuryakin in the British television show 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E'.

Before the show's end in 1968, McCallum had received several Golden Globe and Emmy award nominations for his work on the show and his handsome demeanor coupled with his charming personality endeared him to several fans.

David McCallum is survived by his wife Katherine Carpenter

McCallum married former actress and model turned interior designer Katherine Carpenter at Lutheran Church in New York on September 16, 1967. They were married together for a total of fifty-six years until he recently passed away. McCallum had always been fond of the relationship he shared with his wife and in one instance, had reportedly stated that he and Katherine were like 'two halves of a whole'.

How many children does David McCallum have?

McCallum was a father to a total of five children. He shares three sons named Paul, Valentine, and Jason with his ex-wife Jill Ireland. His fourth son Peter and daughter Sophie were born out of his marriage to Katherine Carpenter.