Actor and musician David McCallum has died at the age of 90 from natural causes.
The Scottish-born star died this morning surrounded by his family at New York Presbyterian Hospital.
McCallum is survived by his wife of 56 years, Katherine McCallum, his sons Paul McCallum, Valentine McCallum and Peter McCallum, his daughter Sophie McCallum and his eight grandchildren.
His family described him as the “kindest, coolest, most patient and loving father”.
In a statement on behalf of the family, his son Peter said: “He always put family before self. He looked forward to any chance to connect with his grandchildren and had a unique bond with each of them.
“He and his youngest grandson, Whit, could often be found in the corner of a room at family parties having deep philosophical conversations.”
The Man From U.N.C.L.E, The Great Escape, and NCIS actor was known as a “true renaissance man… fascinated by science and culture and would turn those passions into knowledge.”
Peter said his father was capable of “conducting a symphony orchestra and (if needed) could actually perform an autopsy, based on his decades-long studies for his role on NCIS”.
