For two decades, David McCallum‘s Dr. “Ducky” Mallard was the beloved medical examiner on NCIS. Eccentric, compassionate, and deeply loyal to Leroy Jethro Gibbs (played by Mark Harmon) and the team, Ducky often served as the squad’s moral compass and resident storyteller, offering historical context and hard-earned wisdom that extended far beyond the autopsy table. His passing in 2023 left a profound void in the series, marking the loss of not just a character but the emotional heart of the show.
But few realize that, in addition to his ability to portray the empathetic medical examiner, McCallum was also the architect of one of hip-hop’s most iconic hooks.
