NCIS star David McCallum Dead: He said this before his Death

NCIS veteran David McCallum, also known for his Emmy-nominated role in The Man From U.N.C.L.E., died peacefully this morning of natural causes at New York Presbyterian Hospital, surrounded by family. He was 90, having celebrated his birthday less than a week ago.
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[@verasmith4767]

Millions of little girls had crushes on David. My first crush. Rest in peace. Memories.

[@dianeclerico-fc5ki]

You will always be Illya, The Great Escape, The Outer Limits and then our Ducky. You were someone we wanted to last forever. So sad your gone.

[@felixrodriguez782]

David has made his mark in movies Tv that will last for the next century. He will be missed but never forgotten by his amount of work . Godspeed Ducky

[@ronaldbaker3047]

David was a great actor! NCIS will never be the same!

[@elishadrayton2041]

David I will never forgetyou

[@breannapajer4252]

RIP Ducky. Ncis will never be the same without your gentle presence and particular brand of humor.😩😢😔💔💔

[@cathleanjohnson675]

My forever crush, the only one who could have pulled it off as both Illya Kuryakin on U.N.C.L.E and Dr. Donald "Ducky" Mallard on NCIS decades later which won't be the same without him, he is dearly missed by not only family and friends but the milllions of us that grew up watching him, what a hottie back in his heyday. 6:15

[@kathdudek1673]

When did 'being a hottie' stop? 😁❤

[@cathleanjohnson675]

@@kathdudek1673 I stand corrected,, yes he was still a hottie as "Ducky " on NCIS...

[@lindamorris8693]

Have been rewatching (for the 3rd time) NCIS but this time I fill up everytime I see Ducky such a good actor Mr McCallum will be sorely missed

[@user-hf5ts9lp5e]

You will never be forgotten "ducky". RIP David McCallum.🙏💔😢

[@calvinbealer7264]

RIP Mr McCallum. To me you will always be Ilya Kuryaukin along with Robert Vaughn as Nepoleon Solo as the Men from the United Network of Law Command.

[@rosetinsley5219]

I grew up watching Man From.U.N.C.L.E & You're Right EXCELLENT Show For that Time & Still.a Classic,and deserves to be remembered ,But The Ducky Character gave NCIS some polish & really kept me interested in the Show... When David McCullum & Mark Harmon left the show kinda "jumped the shark"...

[@Isleofskye]

Now Ilya and Napoleon are gone,sadly..

[@imlurking529]

Thought it was United Network Command Law Enforcement.

[@laurawilde8137]

He will be missed. Fit both best-known roles perfectly!

[@michael1968-m9b]

What a great loss, he will always be remembered, R.I.P

[@tiptonslasher1880]

Met him in London in 1994 on a tube train, nice man, very quiet doing his crossword in a paper. RIP in peace Mr Callum. I'm going to watch the NCIS episode when a character (can't remember who) asks Gibbs, who Ducky looked like when he was younger ? You all know the answer.😥🇬🇧

[@janhart1592]

Great episode!!

[@user-ky2sn8nw2i]

I had no idea how emotional I am over our "Ducky" passing! I sobbed my heart out! We NCIS fans fell in love with this man!!!❤❤❤

[@billhester8821]

Long before, my (now) 71 year old wife fell in love with him 60 years ago......as Ilya.

[@jasminebowers2147]

Every role he.played brilliant! A consumate actor, very sadly missed. God bless you r.i.p.

[@happybergner9832]

RIP David McCallum, you have enriched our lives.

[@catherinetelford8449]

We will miss you ducky what a great actor he may be gone but never forgotten rip

[@walterraulerson2986]

He made it to 90 maybe he left before he couldn't take care of himself . I'll take 90

[@danmarquez3971]

David was a real treasure to the entertainment world. May he RIP.

[@rickyb5499]

What a great actor, very generous man. So many great roles, a favourite of mine was the late 70’s, early 80’s sci/fi series: Sapphire and Steel. R.I.P. David 🙏 🇬🇧

[@jeffsiegwart]

Loved his work as an actor for decades. RIP

[@lindab8563]

He was such a gracious gentleman and we all loved “ducky”! May he RIP. Condolences to his family he has left a wonderful legacy and he will never be forgotten! ❤🇨🇦

[@debiadams3803]

If I had ever had the opportunity to meet him, all I’d ask is to shake his hand! I enjoyed watching him over the years.

[@cybercat29]

Same here, and that I had seen him on TV when I was young.

[@madlenellul3430]

What a beautiful selection of photographs.. thank you. A massive part of my 60’s just died. Rest In Peace David.. Goodbye Ducky. 😪👵🇦🇺🇺🇸

[@cybercat29]

My deepest condolences to David McCallum's family and friends 😢

[@elizabethduncan5134]

I am from Glasgow also and had a crush on him too. Loved his acting throughout my life. He was always special and his work will always be enjoyed. My condolences to his family and thank you David. RIP.

[@LarcR]

I believe David was basically himself on NCIS. The same warmth that came through when he was playing Ducky is present in this interview.

[@kathdudek1673]

I was pleased to see him at work on NCIS. I appreciated his scenes there and his contributions as an older actor. I am old enough to have wanted to be Illia when we played Man from Uncle. Eternal memory.

[@jamesking6502]

NCIS will never be the same going to miss Ducky history lesson RIP Ducky

[@carolynmckee4295]

What a lovely man. ❤

[@judithconnell2952]

Oh, you were so wonderful in everything you did but especially DUCKY! R.I.P.

[@joannekelly3223]

RIP Ducky! We will miss you. Condolences to your family, friends, and fans.

[@chrischeshire6528]

During U. N. C. L. E. days David was so famous that he said "On my tombstone it will read... here lies Illya Kuryakin, sometimes known as David McCallum"

[@terryt.1643]

I remember him as my favorite actor in that show. But I got to love Ducky, too. David will be missed.

[@robertdragoff6909]

That’s why he was such a good actor! From Russian secret agent to British forensic scientist…..

[@danapplegate4510]

I enjoyed his role in the first Flight of the Phoenix with James Stewart. Wonderful actor. God richly bless David’s family and friends❣️

[@antonynjogu8283]

Illya Kuryakin, Napoleon Solo, Alexander Waverly

[@carlosvillanueva8530]

Seeing as he was alive for 90 years I'm sure he said many things before his death.

[@bobdobalina2931]

I was about to comment the same thing but you beat me to it.

[@brianmcmurter4415]

The world will very much miss David, rest in peace 😇

[@erniescullion8452]

This man appeared on tv shows where people ACTUALLY ACTED, KEPT THEIR CLOTHES on,DIDNT HAVE TO USE BAD LANGUAGE, Yes they STILL ENTERTAINED. . David Mcallum was very talented and I honestly believe his death has brought tears to many eyes from people that never met him but loved his rolls on films and shows on tv.

[@randallparr680]

I love subtle jokes. On one episode Gibbs and Abby and they got to talking about Ducky's career and earlier life. Abby asked "What did Ducky look like when he was younger?" Gibb's response was "Illya kuryakin." The same sort of gag was played on Picket Fences (1992). Ray Walston was the County Judge in an episode alluding to UFOs or some such. There was a court proceeding of some sort and the first thing the judge said was "Let me make this clear. I don't believe in Martians."

[@alanmcmillan6969]

My condolences to the family of David McCalium. He was a great actor, and will be missed.

[@maggiegarber246]

I didn’t watch The Man From U.N.CL.E. but I loved him as “Ducky” on NCIS.

[@dennymartin18]

He was cooler and sexier than Sean Connery's James Bond in the 60's. You need to see him as Illya Kuriakin. Smooth as velvet! ☝️😏😎👌

[@kateboulton8789]

​@dennymartin18 oh yes!!!!

[@AlvisWuSky]

r.i.p to David McCallum with age of 90 year's old to his family and friend by his side :( :( :(

[@petahdickinson1782]

Rest in peace David McCallum aka ducky you will be greatly loved and missed by all those who knew you 😢

[@0098Elaine]

R.I.P. David you are missed by so many.....God Bless....

[@perry3928]

I was 10 years old when I saw David in the outer limits episodes The sixth finger and The form of things unknown. Then of course all the series and movies that followed. What a great talent and a great loss. Such a charming person. Will be sadly missed. RIP David.

[@tansleypotts9486]

Miss you you were a great actor 😢

[@alexfriedel]

R.I.P David you will be missed 😢😢

[@jeannemarieposenato1065]

RIP Mr MacCallum beautiful actor 😢😢😢😢😢

[@adriennefuller4984]

you will be sadly missed rest easy David.

[@user-dl6xg5eg7z]

One of world's underated actors David mccumlam r I p we will miss

[@user-dl6xg5eg7z]

You will always be in our memories our heart soul and prayers go out to your family rip David as long as they keep showing ncis the best role of your life we now how much you put in to again r I p David

[@barefootcontessa3112]

RIP David, you will be missed.

[@dereklynas9265]

Great actor, musician and writer. 😢🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@waynemace5487]

Watched him as a child growing up as Illy keriacan...then enjoyed him for the past 20 years as ducky.. RIP

[@seeker1432]

Seen him in NCIS, But its not what I've known him from. Early days he done war films and man from uncle. Thats what made him a star in my view.

[@rubenmorales7926]

Tremendo actor y un excelente ser humano, como pocos en esta vida. Vi sus muchas actuaciones por casi 60 años viviendo en esta gran nación. Ruego al Señor por su alma, que Dios lo tenga en un lugar muy especial.

[@rickyj5547]

Part of my childhood with the man from uncle and coldz.

[@jeffjankiewicz5100]

RIP David McCallum, You will be missed Ducky and Illya Kuryakin were great characters.

[@fralinsandfriends]

Listening to David McCallum in this recording, I could hear the graciousness in his voice. 😃😃👋👋💖💖

[@CPTBlackDragon07]

God rest his soul! ✝️❤️🙏

[@beareid6053]

He will be greatly missed.

[@emilmajor3145]

R.I.P. sir

[@angelocaesaralcantara7687]

Rest in eternal peace Ducky. We will miss you

[@fatbass22]

R.i.p. David thankyou for all your wonderful parts my favourite being his part in the TV series Colditz it was heartbreaking ...

[@rosiedebevc1952]

Rest in Peace David. Goodbye Ducky.

[@susancox1221]

Thank goodness that they picked you to be Ducky. You were the best.

[@michaeldee8443]

RIP David McCallum... i Remember in the 6 teas he played on the series "Man from U.N.C.L.E."

[@nancyhacker4867]

We have lost a bright star. RIP

[@jeanninehochet]

So sorry to see this news. I remember seeing him in U.N.C.L.E, I guess when seeing re-runs we forget these actors are ageing just the same as us. R.I.P.

[@sandrakoebel3565]

He will be dearly missed.

[@JohnWilliams-ps2uk]

I will miss David MCallum aka Ducky

[@edwardabrams4972]

One of the few actors who was actually kind and modest on the screen and off the screen in real life!

[@kevingill648]

Back in the 70s The Man From Uncle was one of my favourite programmes starring David McCallum & Robert Vaughn, and they both were in many films that will be remembered through time ( The Great Escape, The Magnificent Seven just to mention 2. ) RIP

[@dennymartin18]

The Man from Uncle ran from 1965-69 ( maybe up to '72). It was basically a 60's show... 👍

[@fawngeyen4009]

RIP, you will be missed!

[@margaretlewis8189]

I LOVED David McCallum. So sad that he passed. I hope he had a gentle passing and a even gentler journey home.

[@francoronel6139]

QEPD MAESTRO

[@kimwiser445]

That’s truly pathetic that fans got that insane. What an amazing man!!

[@blueStarKitt7924]

Yes. That was pathetic. And he was an amazing man.❤

[@virginiaconnor8350]

RIP, David! God bless you, your family. We fans will not forget you! Loved you all these years growing up and thank you for making me happy-with your voice, intelligence, acting, music, stories, humour, book, and so many other things that inspired me and others! We'll miss you!

[@blueStarKitt7924]

@@virginiaconnor8350 100% yes!❤️❤️❤️🙏😔

[@karinwolf3645]

I love Ducky!! I loved him of Ilya, too!! R I P, lovie!! 💖💋💖💋💖💋🌵🌵👵🐺🖖

[@roaajasa8149]

RIP the invisible MAN

[@lorrieaustin4997]

Rip Ducky

[@janeleray132]

Amongst all his films l also remember him playing alongside Joanna Lumley in “ Sapphire and Steel”. Lovely man in all sense of the word.

[@kateboulton8789]

I used to love Sapphire and Steel.

[@vickiebunch3072]

Rest in peace Mr. Kuryakin!

[@kirkmorrison6131]

May he Rest in Peace

[@peterisaacs1344]

Lovely bloke. Excellent actor. Sad loss

[@rachelcaron-hw6gr]

So sad I like his him From U.C.L.E FIRST TIME I SAW HIM AND AFTER IN NCIS. . YOUNG TO OLDER HE

[@sharonslye6609]

David is the best actor I know , up in BOND standing

[@jimsweeney7339]

Always enjoyed watching him. Great actor, RIP Also like the title he said this before he died... well, yeah

[@barbarawalsh2875]

The role I remember him most for was the teacher for the mentally challenged young man in Hallmark Hall of Fame’s teacher teacher. I wasn’t very old at the time I couldn’t have been more than 12 I was so taken by his wonderful acting. I don’t know if there were any awards given for that Hallmark Hall of Fame presentation, but there should’ve been. Yes he Ducky, But he was my very favorite on the man from uncle.

[@maryannekenny8874]

Born in Scotland we Scots are so proud of him ❤

[@morriscox6595]

Invisible man, Loved it

[@jessicalukas3229]

Rest in peace you will be missed

[@bridiesmith5110]

90 years young. Rip

[@aileendolheguy4256]

Will be sadly missed thank you for the wonderful memories

[@robertkrampitz1050]

So sorry to lose you you were a. Great actor and I watched you when I was young and loved it all then I saw you on ncis I very proud of you for satying in moive .you were a really a great person ma you rest in peace .I really liked you ducky I watch you on man from uncle I very happy that you stayed in it when you could have retired rest in peace .your fan

[@cherylbanquer6514]

Who didn't love Ducky. He was as respected as a man as by his character by me!

[@sharonlambley7822]

I remember his role in sapphire and Steel an British programme made . He is brilliant actor will be solely missed fans and work people Worked with him. I missed the tribute to him ( programme)

[@sjofngeirdal9631]

RIP love from Iceland 😢

[@sharonslye6609]

I've been following David since U. NCLE

[@lucieleimbach]

Alway will remember you as Illya Kuryakin and Ducky Mallard. R.I.P.

[@dieterhalbwidl4667]

A great actor: RIP!

[@raymondgrosvenor3764]

David was one in a million hill will be miss ❤️

[@sheilatruax6172]

Had a mile-wide crush on Illya and thought Ducky was a scream! Thank you, David.

[@user-zi9rx4jj6k]

He mastered every role he played.

[@carolineblake361]

David was a great actor

[@patriciakillian3079]

David McCullum was the first poster i hung on my wall as Ilya. I was 9 years old and the poster was black and white