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Wales Online
3 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
3 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
3 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
BBC News
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Great Escape POW found in Berkshire history society search
"I've watched The Great Escape at Christmas countless times without realising there was a local Berkshire connection to it."Catherine Sampson runs Berkshire Family History Society and is used to unearthing interesting facts about the heritage of the county's her recent find went from an innocuous enquiry about a house's history in Purley, to Stalag Luft III during World War Two in then-Nazi Sampson, whose society is celebrating its 50th anniversary with more than 1,200 members across the globe, says she was "completely hooked" by what she uncovered. "[We] had a few big open days recently, inviting people to come in and start delving into the history of their house," Catherine says a couple from Purley "wanted to trace the history of their house which went back to the mid-30s, so not perhaps one of the oldest houses we were looking at, but a very interesting history nonetheless". Catherine's mission to trace the occupants involved going through censuses, voters rolls, and telephone and trade directories, where she came across the Stevens lived at the house during the war, and Catherine says this immediately peaked her interest."I was looking at it and all three sons fought or served in the war," Catherine remembers. A name came to light - Patrick Stevens - who was the youngest son, and served in Europe. He was captured by the Germans and sent to Stalag Luft III, the Prisoner of War camp immortalised in the 1963 Steve McQueen film."As I'm looking at this on the computer screen I'm thinking 'that sounds really familiar'," Catherine says."'Why do I know Stalag Luft III? Is it Colditz?' And then I realised this is where The Great Escape happened."Not only was Patrick at the camp, he aided in the audacious escape plan, assigned the task of getting rid of the soil that was excavated from the tunnels."He's not one that gets out, probably fortuitously, because the Germans shoot 50 of those who escape in retribution," she says."He survives the war and goes on to have a career in the RAF."She calls it an "absolutely brilliant story," and at a recent VE Day 80 celebration in Purley "eight members of the family – three generations – came out to join us as our guests". Family murders Catherine says family history is "not about the names, it's about the stories", and she has discovered more than 10,000 names from her own family says court records are "a great source of information" but could lead to people finding things they would rather not know."I have two murderers within my family, both different lines - very, very distantly related," she says. In both cases the victim was also in her family."You just feel tremendous sadness for everybody involved in that - the victim, the perpetrator, and the immediate and wider family." Catherine says the society started off "very modestly", with "two ladies who were working together, very into family history".They recruited a few more people through an advert in a local paper and the group grew then, members had to physically visit record offices and trawl through baptism, marriage and burial registers at churches for information."I spent, I felt, years of my life... traipsing around churchyards and graveyards examining and reading every monument to try and find if I could see any names that were in my family past," she says."Now is just a blast from how we used to do things." You can follow BBC Berkshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram.
Borneo Post
24-05-2025
- Business
- Borneo Post
Curtin's The Great Escape camp in Miri inspires future university students
Guests and participants in a photocall the TGE 2025 opening ceremony. MIRI (May 24): The 'Great Escape' Camp (TGE 2025), hosted by Curtin University Malaysia, offers secondary school students valuable early exposure to university life, providing a firsthand experience of campus culture, academic activities and student life. Sarawak Transport Minister Dato Sri Lee Kim Shin, who originally proposed the idea, expressed pride in how the event has evolved into an annual initiative since its launch in 2014. 'In the past 10 years, the number of participants has now increased to over 100 students from various secondary schools around Miri,' he said during the opening ceremony of TGE 2025 held at the university campus here on Friday. He named SMK Chung Hua Miri, SMK Pujut, SM Pei Min, SMK Lopeng Tengah, SMK St Columba, and SMK St Joseph Miri as some of the participating schools. 'It has proven to be an effective platform for fostering educational empowerment and holistic student development,' added the Senadin assemblyman. Reflecting on Curtin Malaysia's expansion and increasing student numbers, Lee, who also chairs Curtin Malaysia's Management Committee, commended the Curtin Social Ambassadors (CSA) for leading the organisation and execution of the event. He added that participants in the two-day camp would benefit from workshops, interactive sessions, and team-building activities designed to equip them with essential skills for both academic and personal growth. camp Curtin Lee Kim Shin miri The Great Escape
