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

David McCallum, who portrayed a pathologist on 'NCIS', died at a New York hospital surrounded by his friends and family
UPDATED SEP 26, 2023
David McCallum gained widespread recognition in the 1960s for his role as Soviet agent Ilya Kuryakin in 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E' ( (Facebook/David McCallum)
David McCallum gained widespread recognition in the 1960s for his role as Soviet agent Ilya Kuryakin in 'The Man From U.N.C.L.E' ( (Facebook/David McCallum)

NEW YORK CITY, 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 died in the Presbyterian Hospital in New York.

The actor 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.

'NCIS' 20th-anniversary marathon will include an 'In Memoriam' card for David McCallum. (Facebook/David McCallum)
'NCIS' 20th-anniversary marathon will include an 'In Memoriam' card for David McCallum. (Facebook/David McCallum)

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 for both his television appearances and his roles in films such as 'The Great Escape' and 'A Night To Remember'. 

David McCallum starred in 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. His handsome demeanor coupled with a charming personality endeared him to the fans. 

David McCallum has been described as a true 'renaissance man' by his peers. (Facebook/David McCallum)
David McCallum has been described as a true 'renaissance man' by his peers (Facebook/David McCallum)

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 for 56 years until his recent death.

McCallum had always been fond of the relationship he shared with his wife. In one instance, he had reportedly stated that he and Katherine were like "two halves of a whole". 

David McCallum had credited wife Katherine Carpenter for keeping their family running. (Facebook/David McCallum)
David McCallum had credited wife Katherine Carpenter for keeping their family running (Facebook/David McCallum)

How many children does David McCallum have?

McCallum was a father to a total of five children. He had three sons -- 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. 

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