David McCallum, who played Ducky on the NCIS series, has died

He had been known for more than twenty years by the name of Doctor Donald MallardHe says “Duck” in the series NCIS. The actor David McCallumhas died at the age of 90, several American media reported on Monday, September 25.

He died in hospital under still unknown circumstances, surrounded by his family. “ He was the kindest, nicest, most patient and loving father », his son Pietro declared to the channel CBS.

“ He was fascinated by science and culture and transformed these passions into knowledge “he added, specifying with humor that his father would be able to carry out the autopsy” based on his decades of research for his role on NCIS “.

More than 60 years of career

David McCallum first became known to the general public in the 1960s, taking on the role of Ilya Kouriakin in the series Very special agents, a role that made him an icon at the time. He then starred in The great escapein 1963, alongside Steve McQueen.

Since 2003, he started playing the role of Ducky, in NCIS, a forensic pathologist with the United States Naval Criminal Investigative Service. This series, which now has twenty seasons, will be followed over the years by millions of viewers all over the world, and the character of Ducky is considered one of the nicest and most emblematic, with his characteristic bow tie.