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Daily Mail
2 days ago
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- Daily Mail
The Man From U.N.C.L.E. star David McCallum leaves huge fortune to wife after his death aged 90
Actor David McCallum, renowned for his 1960s role in The Man from U.N.C.L.E, left his wife a near £100,000 fortune following his death, new documents have revealed. The Scottish-born film and television star, who gained global recognition for playing a secret agent in the popular 1960s spy drama, died of natural causes on September 25, 2023, aged 90. As a household name, Mr McCallum starred in an abundance of films that included Night to Remember (1958), The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), alongside with American actor Steve McQueen in epic war adventure The Great Escape (1963). He later returned to television in 2003, gaining popularity amongst younger audiences for his long-running role as a medical examiner, Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mullard, in US show NCIS. Now, new documents have shown that his estate in England and Wales was worth a whopping £97,307 when he died, with such value left entirely to his wife Katherine Carpenter. Mr McCallum's will, made in 2010 and then ratified by the Nassau County Surrogates Court in New York, stipulated that if his wife Katherine died before him his estate was to be left to their two children, Peter and Sophie. And, in the instance that Katherine predeceased him, the will also made provision for Paul and Valentine - his two sons with previous wife Jill Ireland - to each receive $100,000. Pictured: Mr McCallum with his wife Katherine Carpenter, 80, in Monaco in 2009. The couple wedded in 1967, with Mr McCallum previously describing their relationship as 'two halves of a whole' Mr McCallum married 80-year-old Katherine, an interior designer, in 1967, with Mr McCallum describing their relationship as 'two halves of a whole'. During a 2017 interview with Closer, the popular actor added: 'We work well together, and when problems come along, we solve them. 'The best thing about a marriage is you find out what the other person wants and make damned sure they get it.' It followed a nine-year marriage with rising actress Jill Ireland whom he had met while appearing in western film Robbery Under Arms in 1957. The couple, who had a third son, Jason, who later passed away from a drug overdose, eventually divorced in 1967. In a television career spanning more than 50 years, the actor starred in short-lived science fiction series, The Invisible Man, and from 1979 to 1982 he played Steel in a British science fiction series, Sapphire and Steel. Over the years, Mr McCallum also appeared in guest shots in several TV shows, including Murder, She Wrote and Sex and the City. series' including Colditz, The Invisible Man and Sapphire & Steel. But it was his role as mysterious Soviet agent Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E that saw Mr McCallum become a household name in the mid-60s. The show, which debuted in 1964 and had a four-year run, starred Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo, an agent in a secretive, high-tech squad of crime fighters. Mr McCallum, who played the role of Solo's Russian sidekick, received two Emmy nominations and several Golden Globe nominations for his starring role, while teenage girls around the world became fascinated by his good looks and enigmatic, intellectual character. The Glaswegian actor, who lived in New York during his later years and passed away surrounded by family, was described as a 'true legend' by his former co-stars, who praised his 'funny' and 'authentic' nature. In a statement announcing his death, 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.'
Wales Online
2 days ago
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- Wales Online
Man from UNCLE and NCIS star left £100,000 in his will
Man from UNCLE and NCIS star left £100,000 in his will The documents have shown who inherited the star's fortune David McCallum (Jam Press) The Man from U.N.C.L.E star David McCallum left nearly £100,000 when he died - all to his wife - his will has shown. The British actor became a star by playing a secret agent in the 1960s spy drama. He also appeared alongside Steve McQueen in war movie The Great Escape. McCallum died aged 90 on 25 September, 2023. More recently the Scottish-born star who lived in New York became known to a younger audience for his long-running role as a medical examiner in TV show NCIS. Now documents show his estate in England and Wales was worth £97,307 when he died. The value of his British estate was left to his wife Katherine who was also its administrator. His will was made in 2010 was ratified by the Nassau County Surrogate's court, New York. He had five children, from two different relationships. Three from his first marriage to Jill Ireland - Valentine, Paul and adopted son Jason. Jason passed away from a drug overdose after taking a combination of painkillers and other muscle relaxants in 1989. He also had two children when he married second wife Katherine Carpenter - son Peter and daughter Sophie. His will shows that he stipulated if his wife Katherine died before him his estate was to be left to Peter and Sophie. Article continues below If Katherine predeceased him the will also made provision for Paul and Valentine - his sons with Jill Ireland - who would each get $100,000. The actor had a long career starring in TV series Colditz, The Invisible Man and Sapphire & Steel. But he was probably best known for his role as mysterious Soviet agent Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations before the series ended in 1968.
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Great Escape, Man from U.N.C.L.E and NCIS star's estate revealed with huge sum left for his wife after death aged 90
A LEGENDARY actor who starred on NCIS and the Great Escape has left a huge sum for his wife after he died aged 90. David McCallum sadly passed away while in New York Presbyterian Hospital back in September 25, 2023. 6 David left the whopping sum to his wife Katherine Carpenter, pictured together in 2009 6 David, an original cast member of NCIS, died at the age of 90 6 McCallum appeared on NCIS for 20 years and 20 seasons of the show Credit: Handout 6 McCallum (right) acted in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Credit: Getty McCallum's most famous role came as a secret agent in the 1960s spy drama Man from U.N.C.L.E during his stellar career. Now, it has been revealed that the iconic film star left nearly £100,000 when he died - all to his wife Katherine Carpenter. Documents show his estate in England and Wales was worth £97,307 when he died. The value of his British estate was left to his wife Katherine who was also its administrator. His will was made in 2010 was ratified by the Nassau County Surrogate's court, New York. David, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, died from natural causes and was surrounded by family in his final moments. The seasoned actor celebrated his birthday less than a week before his death. David had five children, from two different relationships with three from his first marriage to Jill Ireland - Valentine, Paul and adopted son Jason. Jason passed away from a drug overdose after taking a combination of painkillers and other muscle relaxants in 1989. David also had two children when he married second wife Katherine - son Peter and daughter Sophie. His will shows that he stipulated if his wife Katherine died before him his estate was to be left to Peter and Sophie. The Carpenters songwriter who wrote one of band's biggest hits dies aged 84 If Katherine predeceased him, the will also made provision for Paul and Valentine - his sons with Jill Ireland - who would each get $100,000. David had a long career starring in TV series Colditz, The Invisible Man and Sapphire & Steel. But he was probably best known for his role as mysterious Soviet agent Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He was cast as Illya Kuryakin, Solo's Russian sidekick, who wore black turtleneck sweaters and had a blond haircut in the moptop style of The Beatles. David received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations before the series ended in 1968. He also appeared alongside Steve McQueen in war movie The Great Escape. After making The Great Escape, David was cast as Judas Iscariot in the 1965 John Wayne film The Greatest Story Ever Told. More recently the Scottish-born star who lived in New York became known to a younger audience for his long-running role as a medical examiner in TV show NCIS. David was the last remaining original cast member on NCIS and played Chief Medical Examiner Donald 'Ducky' Mallard. The actor originally joined the show - which is a spin-off of the television show JAG - when it premiered over two decades ago in 2003. 'GIFTED ACTOR' NCIS executive producers Steven D. Binder and David North released a statement about their longtime star at the time of his passing. They said: 'For over twenty years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard. 'But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more." They continued: "He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke. "From day one, it was an honour to work with him and he never let us down. He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.' NCIS studio CBS Studios also made a joint statement saying: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of David McCallum and privileged that CBS was his home for so many years. "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." 6 David McCallum died after a stellar film and TV career Credit: Getty
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Great Escape, Man from U.N.C.L.E and NCIS star's estate revealed with huge sum left for his wife after death aged 90
A LEGENDARY actor who starred on NCIS and the Great Escape has left a huge sum for his wife after he died aged 90. 6 David left the whopping sum to his wife Katherine Carpenter, pictured together in 2009 6 David, an original cast member of NCIS, died at the age of 90 6 McCallum appeared on NCIS for 20 years and 20 seasons of the show Credit: Handout 6 McCallum (right) acted in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. Credit: Getty McCallum's most famous role came as a secret agent in the 1960s Now, it has been revealed that the iconic film star left nearly £100,000 when he died - all to his wife Katherine Carpenter. Documents show his estate in England and Wales was worth £97,307 when he died. The value of his British estate was left to his wife Katherine who was also its administrator. Read More in TV His will was made in 2010 was ratified by the Nassau County Surrogate's court, New York. David, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, died from natural causes and was surrounded by family in his final moments. The seasoned actor celebrated his birthday less than a week before his death. David had five children, from two different relationships with three from his first marriage to Jill Ireland - Valentine, Paul and adopted son Jason. Most read in News TV Jason passed away from a drug overdose after taking a combination of painkillers and other muscle relaxants in 1989. David also had two children when he married second wife Katherine - son Peter and daughter Sophie. His will shows that he stipulated if his wife Katherine died before him his estate was to be left to Peter and Sophie. The Carpenters songwriter who wrote one of band's biggest hits dies aged 84 If Katherine predeceased him, the will also made provision for Paul and Valentine - his sons with Jill Ireland - who would each get $100,000. David had a long career starring in TV series Colditz, The Invisible Man and Sapphire & Steel. But he was probably best known for his role as mysterious Soviet agent Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He was cast as Illya Kuryakin, Solo's Russian sidekick, who wore black turtleneck sweaters and had a blond haircut in the moptop style of The Beatles . David received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations before the series ended in 1968. He also appeared alongside Steve McQueen in war movie The Great Escape. After making The Great Escape , David was cast as Judas Iscariot in the 1965 John Wayne film The Greatest Story Ever Told. More recently the Scottish-born star who lived in New York became known to a younger audience for his long-running role as a medical examiner in TV show NCIS. David was the last remaining original cast member on NCIS and played Chief Medical Examiner Donald 'Ducky' Mallard. The actor originally joined the show - which is a spin-off of the television show JAG - when it premiered over two decades ago in 2003. 'GIFTED ACTOR' NCIS executive producers Steven D. Binder and David North released a statement about their longtime star at the time of his passing. They said: 'For over twenty years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard. 'But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more." They continued: "He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke. "From day one, it was an honour to work with him and he never let us down. He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.' NCIS studio CBS Studios also made a joint statement saying: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of David McCallum and privileged that CBS was his home for so many years. "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." 6 David McCallum died after a stellar film and TV career Credit: Getty 6 From left: John Leyton, David, Charles Bronson, James Garner and Nigel Stock in The Great Escape Credit: Alamy
The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Great Escape, Man from U.N.C.L.E and NCIS star's estate revealed with huge sum left for his wife after death aged 90
A LEGENDARY actor who starred on NCIS and the Great Escape has left a huge sum for his wife after he died aged 90. David McCallum sadly passed away while in New York Presbyterian Hospital back in September 25, 2023. 6 6 6 6 McCallum's most famous role came as a secret agent in the 1960s spy drama Man from U.N.C.L.E during his stellar career. Now, it has been revealed that the iconic film star left nearly £100,000 when he died - all to his wife Katherine Carpenter. Documents show his estate in England and Wales was worth £97,307 when he died. The value of his British estate was left to his wife Katherine who was also its administrator. His will was made in 2010 was ratified by the Nassau County Surrogate's court, New York. David, who was born in Glasgow, Scotland, died from natural causes and was surrounded by family in his final moments. The seasoned actor celebrated his birthday less than a week before his death. David had five children, from two different relationships with three from his first marriage to Jill Ireland - Valentine, Paul and adopted son Jason. Jason passed away from a drug overdose after taking a combination of painkillers and other muscle relaxants in 1989. David also had two children when he married second wife Katherine - son Peter and daughter Sophie. His will shows that he stipulated if his wife Katherine died before him his estate was to be left to Peter and Sophie. The Carpenters songwriter who wrote one of band's biggest hits dies aged 84 If Katherine predeceased him, the will also made provision for Paul and Valentine - his sons with Jill Ireland - who would each get $100,000. David had a long career starring in TV series Colditz, The Invisible Man and Sapphire & Steel. But he was probably best known for his role as mysterious Soviet agent Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E. He was cast as Illya Kuryakin, Solo's Russian sidekick, who wore black turtleneck sweaters and had a blond haircut in the moptop style of The Beatles. David received several Emmy and Golden Globe nominations before the series ended in 1968. He also appeared alongside Steve McQueen in war movie The Great Escape. After making The Great Escape, David was cast as Judas Iscariot in the 1965 John Wayne film The Greatest Story Ever Told. More recently the Scottish-born star who lived in New York became known to a younger audience for his long-running role as a medical examiner in TV show NCIS. David was the last remaining original cast member on NCIS and played Chief Medical Examiner Donald 'Ducky' Mallard. The actor originally joined the show - which is a spin-off of the television show JAG - when it premiered over two decades ago in 2003. 'GIFTED ACTOR' NCIS executive producers Steven D. Binder and David North released a statement about their longtime star at the time of his passing. They said: 'For over twenty years, David McCallum endeared himself to audiences around the world playing the wise, quirky, and sometimes enigmatic, Dr. Donald 'Ducky' Mallard. 'But as much as his fans may have loved him, those who worked side by side with David loved him that much more." They continued: "He was a scholar and a gentleman, always gracious, a consummate professional, and never one to pass up a joke. "From day one, it was an honour to work with him and he never let us down. He was, quite simply, a legend. He was also family and will be deeply missed.' NCIS studio CBS Studios also made a joint statement saying: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of David McCallum and privileged that CBS was his home for so many years. "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." 6 6
