CNN —Actor David McCallum, known for his role on the long-running CBS procedural “NCIS,” has died, the network said in a statement.
“He was the kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father,” his son Peter McCallum wrote in a statement from the family, provided by CBS.
“He always put family before self.”McCallum died of natural causes surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said.
“David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world,” the network’s statement read.
McCallum is survived by his wife of 56 years Katherine McCallum, three sons (Paul McCallum, Valentine McCallum and Peter McCallum), his daughter Sophie McCallum and eight grandchildren.
Persons:
David McCallum, ”, Peter McCallum, ” McCallum, “ David, “, McCallum, Illya, Robert Vaughn’s, Napoleon Solo, Donald “ Ducky, Katherine McCallum, Paul McCallum, Valentine McCallum, Sophie McCallum
Organizations:
CNN, CBS, “, New York Presbyterian Hospital, NBC
Locations:
New, Scotland