Tributes have been flooding in for Glasgow-born actor David McCallum who shot to worldwide fame in the 1960s for his role in the hit spy series The Man from U.N.C.L.E.
Tributes have been pouring in following the death of Glasgow-born actor David McCallum, best known for his portrayal of Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s spy series The Man From U.N.C.L.E.
"He and his youngest grandson, Whit, 9, could often be found in the corner of a room at family parties having deep philosophical conversations."He added: "He was fascinated by science and culture and would turn those passions into knowledge. For example, he was capable of conducting a symphony orchestra and could actually perform an autopsy, based on his decades-long studies for his role on NCIS.
Sign up to our Glasgow Live nostalgia newsletters for more local history and heritage content straight to your inbox "We will miss his warmth and endearing sense of humour that lit up any room or soundstage he stepped onto, as well as the brilliant stories he often shared from a life well-lived. Our hearts go out to his wife Katherine and his entire family, and all those who knew and loved David."
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