David McCallum, known for his iconic role on NCIS, has a son who has also made a mark in the entertainment industry. Val McCallum, David’s son, is a highly regarded American guitarist and singer-songwriter. With two marriages behind him, Val is the proud father of five children. He has collaborated with renowned artists like Jackson Browne, Sheryl Crow, and Bonnie Raitt. Val has even ventured into television, contributing music to the series “Sun Records.” Despite familial expectations for him to pursue acting, Val found his true passion in music, drawing inspiration from his grandfather, a distinguished violinist who even played on The Beatles’ “A Day In The Life.” Interestingly, David McCallum Sr. himself once contemplated a career in music before ultimately choosing acting.
The McCallum family has endured its share of tragedy, as David McCallum faced the heartbreaking loss of his son, Jason, to an accidental overdose in 1989. The anguish of losing a child transformed into a complex mix of sorrow and anger, compounded by a sense of helplessness. Despite the profound grief, McCallum holds onto precious memories of Jason and finds comfort in his grandson, Tory. Discovering Tory’s existence through a card from a woman who had a relationship with Jason, expressing hope for his grandson’s bright future, brought a ray of hope amidst the darkness of loss.
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