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RIP Kirk Douglas

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Michael Douglas confirmed the news in an Instagram post

"It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103. To the world he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to.

But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter he was simply Dad, to Catherine, a wonderful father-in-law, to his grandchildren and great grandchild their loving grandfather, and to his wife Anne, a wonderful husband.

Kirk's life was well lived, and he leaves a legacy in film that will endure for generations to come, and a history as a renowned philanthropist who worked to aid the public and bring peace to the planet.

Let me end with the words I told him on his last birthday and which will always remain true. Dad- I love you so much and I am so proud to be your son."


“Do not postpone happiness”
(Jeff Tweedy, Sydney 2007)

“Put yer good money on the sunrise”
(Tim Rogers)

Comments

  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,817
    103, wow, what a life.  I need to check out his wiki, not familiar with his movies but I'm sure seen some over the years.  
    Don't come closer or I'll have to go
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 42,779
    What a loss.  Even at 103, it's sad to see him go.  What a great actor and, from all I've read, a splendid individual. 
    My favorite rolls of his from three great films:


    Vincent Van Gogh


    Jack Burns in "Lonely are the Brave"

    Spartacus


    "Don't give in to the lies.  Don't give in to the fear. Hold on to the truth.  And to hope."
    -Jim Acosta











  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    Didn’t know he played Van Gogh, will check that out!
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