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David McCallum dead at 90: The Man From U.N.C.L.E. and NCIS actor passes away from natural causes surrounded by family in New York
2023-09-26
[MAIL] Actor David McCallum, who shot to fame as a teen heartthrob in The Man From U.N.C.L.E. in the 1960s, before starring as an eccentric medical examiner in NCIS 40 years later, has died at the age of 90.

Scottish-born McCallum died of natural causes on Monday, surrounded by family at New York Presbyterian Hospital.

US broadcaster CBS said in a statement: 'David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world.

'He led an incredible life, and his legacy will forever live on through his family and the countless hours on film and television that will never go away.

McCallum had appeared in such films A Night to Remember (about the Titanic), The Great Escape and The Greatest Story Ever Told (as Judas).

But it was spy drama, The Man From U.N.C.L.E. that made McCallum a household name in the mid-'60s.
Posted by:Skidmark

#4  I remember an episode where Illya Kuriakin was planted as a Thrush scientist. He was coerced into giving an impromptu lecture. He started the lecture by saying, "Now, the purpose of inertial guidance is to guide inertially". Are there any questions?

Kamala Harris could watch that episode for inspiration.
Posted by: lord garth    2023-09-26 09:08  

#3  ^ Not like they'd bring back something good.
Posted by: M. Murcek   2023-09-26 09:00  

#2  ^ I think they had a NCIS marathon already scheduled (writers and actors on strike)
Posted by: Frank G   2023-09-26 08:59  

#1  Was startled last night, fipping channels on the extra screen last night looking for some propaganda, to see Pauley Perrette's big old Jay Leno jaw about to bust out into the room with me. Hadn't aged a day. Wrrr. Owww. Let it play, and ended up pondering what a likable cat McCallum was... and why CBS would be airing such old material.
Posted by: Huputer de Medici7670   2023-09-26 08:05  

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