NCIS star Brian Dietzen opens up about the poignant last conversation he shared with co-star David McCallum, who portrayed the beloved Dr. Donald ‘Ducky’ Mallard on the iconic police procedural.
Reflecting on the Emotional Exchange: Dietzen revealed, “I’ll say that I got to speak to him on his birthday, which was wonderful. That was on a Tuesday.” McCallum, who sadly passed away at 90 in September, had been hospitalized during his final days.
Connecting with Family: Dietzen further shared, “He was, obviously, going through some health issues… but he had this stretch of time in that last week where he got to chat with all of his family.” The actor was fortunate to be among those who had a heart-to-heart with McCallum during this crucial time.
Keeping the Call Private: While respecting the privacy of the call’s contents, Dietzen expressed, “I will say I’m so glad that I got to speak to him one last time and I got to tell him how I felt. And so that was really meaningful.”
Honoring a Legend: As we cherish the memories of David McCallum, Dietzen’s words provide a touching glimpse into the final moments shared between cast members, highlighting the bond that transcends the screen.
