On September 25, NCIS fans were saddened by the somber news of David McCallum’s passing at the age of 90 due to natural causes. Mark Harmon, who portrayed Leroy Jethro Gibbs since the show’s pilot in 2003, extended his condolences, stating, “David lived a remarkable, fulfilling life.”
“My thoughts are with Katherine and his loved ones,” Harmon expressed. McCallum’s colleagues, including Wilmer Valderrama, also paid tribute to the late actor. The official NCIS social media team shared their grief on Instagram, acknowledging McCallum’s talents as both an actor and author. They expressed gratitude to CBS for being his home for many years and offered heartfelt condolences to his wife Katherine and the entire family.