David McCallum, best known for his role as Illya Kuryakin in the 1960s spy drama The Man from U.N.C.L.E., died in September 2023.
David McCallum, the star of The Man from U.N.C.L.E., left nearly $130k to his wife upon his death, as per his will. The actor passed away on September 25, 2023, at the age of 90.
McCallum, who shot to fame in the 1960s spy drama and starred alongside Steve McQueen in “The Great Escape,” also won over younger audiences with his role as Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mullard in the TV series NCIS.
Born in Scotland but residing in New York, documents reveal that his estate in England and Wales was valued at $130,977.05 (£97,307) at the time of his passing. His wife, Katherine, who also managed his estate, inherited all of his British assets.
His will, penned in 2010, was approved by the Nassau County Surrogate’s court in New York.
McCallum fathered five children from two marriages. From his first marriage to Jill Ireland, he had three children – Valentine, Paul and adopted son Jason, who tragically died from a drug overdose in 1989, reports the Express.
He also had two children with his second wife, Katherine Carpenter – son Peter and daughter Sophie. His will stated that if Katherine were to pass before him, his estate would be left to Peter and Sophie.
In case of Katherine’s untimely passing, the will also made arrangements for Paul and Valentine, his sons with Jill Ireland, each of whom would receive $100,000.
The actor, famed for playing the mysterious Soviet agent Illya Kuryakin in The Man from U.N.C.L.E., captivated audiences in TV series like Colditz, The Invisible Man, and Sapphire and Steel.
His performance earned him multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nods before the iconic series wrapped in 1968.
Upon his passing, CBS commemorated the star: “David was a gifted actor and author, and beloved by many around the world.”
They added, “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.”