NCIS pays emotional tribute to David McCallum in special episode following actor’s death

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy NCIS paid its final respects to veteran cast member David McCallum in a heartfelt tribute during its latest episode on Monday. Dietzen, who co-wrote the tribute episode, reflects that dying in your sleep “isn’t a bad way to go”, while back at NCIS offices Director Leon Vance adds: “He lived a very long, very rewarding life, which he would want us to celebrate more than anything.” David McCallum in ‘NCIS’ The episode then goes on to show a montage of scenes from past seasons as the characters reflect on the Mallard. Plan auto-renews until cancelled Try for free Weatherly made a special return for the episode following his departure from NCIS in 2016. Following his death, the network and NCIS studio CBS Studios released 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.