David McCallum's Death

The actor David McCallum died at the age of 90. Here is all you want to know and more!

Biography - A Short Wiki

David McCallum is a Scottish actor, musician, and author who has a net worth of $15 million. McCallum is best known for starring as secret agent Illya Kuryakin on “The Man from U.N.C.L.E.” (1964–1968) and medical examiner Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard on “NCIS” (2003–present). His “NCIS” salary is $175,000 per episode.

Personal Life

David married actress Jill Ireland on May 11, 1957, after meeting on the set of the film “Hell Drivers.” Their adopted son, Jason, passed away from an accidental drug overdose in 1989. McCallum spoke to “The Belfast Telegraph” about Jason’s death in a 2016 interview, stating, “You never come to terms with the death of a child. The pain is very real, but it’s like an ache that turns into anger. At the same time, there’s a frustration that you couldn’t really have done anything about it, which makes it even worse.”

How did David McCallum die?

He was 90. McCallum died Monday of natural causes surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital, CBS said in a statement. “David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world.

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"I feel it's a person's duty to participate in the governing of the country in which he lives."

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"We should learn to live and love our neighbors as ourselves for the sake of peace and progress."

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"Fear, conformity, immorality: these are heavy burdens. They drain us of creative energy. And when we are drained of creative energy, we do not create. We procreate, but we do not create."

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"I didn't want to be famous. I just wanted to earn enough money to have a nice life and enjoy acting."

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"Savor the mystery, Stephen, we don't get enough of them."

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