British actor David McCallumwho played Coroner Ducky in the crime series “NCIS” for 20 seasons, died this Monday at the age of 90, several American media reported.

McCallum, also remembered for breaking more than one heart in the iconic 1960s series “Agent of CIPOL“, he died surrounded by his family in a New York hospital, according to the network CBS.

“He was the kindest, coldest, most patient and loving father,” his son Peter told the station.

“He was a true Renaissance man: he was fascinated by science and culture, and he turned these passions into knowledge,” he added. “For example, he was capable of conducting a symphony orchestra and (if necessary) could perform an autopsy, based on his decades of study for his role on ‘NCIS.’“.

After training at the prestigious Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, McCallum appeared in the epic 1963 war film “The Great Escape”, with stars such as Steve McQueen, James Garner, Charles Bronson and Donald Pleasence.

But it was his role as the enigmatic Russian spy Illya Kuryakin the following year in “The UNCOL Agent”, opposite Robert Vaughn as Napoleon Solo, that cemented his fame.

With lush blond hair, McCallum was a heartthrob in the Beatles era, who according to The New York Timeshe harassed Louisiana students in 1965.

The series only lasted four years, but the character followed McCallum throughout his life.

In 2003, he took on the role of Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, a forensic pathologist at United States Naval Investigative Service (NCIS) in the series of the same name, which is a great success with millions of viewers around the world.