Cape Town – "A true Spartacus," said Seinfeld star, Jason Alexander, of Kirk Douglas, when he paid his respects to the actor on Wednesday after hearing the news of his death.
Actor, producer and director, Kirk Douglas, died on 5 February 2020 at the age of 103 in his Beverly Hills home. Douglas is survived by his wife, Anne Buydens, and three sons, Joel, Michael and Peter.
Michael Douglas confirmed the news on Instagram writing, "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.
"Let me end with the words I told him on his last birthday and which will always remain true," Michael said.
"Dad - I love you so much and I am so proud to be your son."
View this post on Instagram 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. #KirkDouglasA post shared by Michael Douglas (@michaelkirkdouglas) on Feb 5, 2020 at 3:33pm PST
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. #KirkDouglas
A post shared by Michael Douglas (@michaelkirkdouglas) on Feb 5, 2020 at 3:33pm PST
“I wanted to be an actor ever since I was a kid in the second grade. I did a play, and my mother made a black apron, and I played a shoemaker. After the performance, [my father] gave me my first Oscar: an ice cream cone.” -Kirk DouglasGoodbye to a Hollywood legend. pic.twitter.com/vnu1Hkb2FA— The Academy (@TheAcademy) February 5, 2020
“I wanted to be an actor ever since I was a kid in the second grade. I did a play, and my mother made a black apron, and I played a shoemaker. After the performance, [my father] gave me my first Oscar: an ice cream cone.” -Kirk DouglasGoodbye to a Hollywood legend. pic.twitter.com/vnu1Hkb2FA
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences led tributes, tweeting, "Goodbye to a Hollywood legend," while Breaking Bad star, Bryan Cranston shared a picture with the legend, recalling how he "risked his career and financial stability to do the right thing to help break the Blacklist".
"That kind of heroism makes all of us stand up and shout, I AM SPARTACUS," he tweeted.
Thinking about Kirk Douglas and his family tonight. Not only was he a towering presence in film history. He also risked his career and financial stability to do the right thing to help break the Blacklist. That kind of heroism makes all of us stand up and shout, I AM SPARTACUS pic.twitter.com/ujaMzeiN39— Bryan Cranston (@BryanCranston) February 6, 2020
Thinking about Kirk Douglas and his family tonight. Not only was he a towering presence in film history. He also risked his career and financial stability to do the right thing to help break the Blacklist. That kind of heroism makes all of us stand up and shout, I AM SPARTACUS pic.twitter.com/ujaMzeiN39
From Catherine Zeta-Jones to Danny DeVito, see Hollywood pay tribute to the actor here:
View this post on Instagram To my darling Kirk, I shall love you for the rest of my life. I miss you already. Sleep tight...A post shared by Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones) on Feb 5, 2020 at 5:18pm PST
To my darling Kirk, I shall love you for the rest of my life. I miss you already. Sleep tight...
A post shared by Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones) on Feb 5, 2020 at 5:18pm PST
Kirk Douglas. The inspirational Scalawag. 103 years on this earth. That’s got a nice ring to it! Great hanging with you man.— Danny DeVito (@DannyDeVito) February 6, 2020
Kirk Douglas. The inspirational Scalawag. 103 years on this earth. That’s got a nice ring to it! Great hanging with you man.
“Kirk Douglas” the Great movie “Champion” a lesson for me,to this day: “The bottom, is nothing to be afraid of,” if you willing to fight, Kirk you’re forever loved,Thanks pic.twitter.com/oRSSrZlNUr— George Foreman (@GeorgeForeman) February 6, 2020
“Kirk Douglas” the Great movie “Champion” a lesson for me,to this day: “The bottom, is nothing to be afraid of,” if you willing to fight, Kirk you’re forever loved,Thanks pic.twitter.com/oRSSrZlNUr
KIrk Douglas will always be an icon in the pantheon of Hollywood. He put himself on the line to break the blacklist. My love goes out to my friend Michael and the whole family.— Rob Reiner (@robreiner) February 5, 2020
KIrk Douglas will always be an icon in the pantheon of Hollywood. He put himself on the line to break the blacklist. My love goes out to my friend Michael and the whole family.
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kirk Douglas. His performance of Ned Land in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) anchored the first all live-action feature film at The Walt Disney Studios. Our condolences are with his family and all who cherished his work. pic.twitter.com/Kdi9R5Y0sb— The Walt Disney Family Museum (@WDFMuseum) February 6, 2020
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Kirk Douglas. His performance of Ned Land in 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (1954) anchored the first all live-action feature film at The Walt Disney Studios. Our condolences are with his family and all who cherished his work. pic.twitter.com/Kdi9R5Y0sb
Bravo Kirk Douglas on an incredible life. Thank you for so generously sharing your amazing talent with all of us. The film we made together will always hold a special place in my heart. My love to Anne & your beautiful family. #KirkDouglas— Mitzi Gaynor (@TheMitziGaynor) February 5, 2020
Bravo Kirk Douglas on an incredible life. Thank you for so generously sharing your amazing talent with all of us. The film we made together will always hold a special place in my heart. My love to Anne & your beautiful family. #KirkDouglas
Kirk Douglas was one of the biggest stars of all time & a brilliant actor with an unforgettable, blazing charisma. He will also be remembered for putting his career on the line by defying the Hollywood Blacklist, hiring writer Dalton Trumbo for the classic Spartacus. #RIP ?? pic.twitter.com/snzoHPMtDr— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) February 6, 2020
Kirk Douglas was one of the biggest stars of all time & a brilliant actor with an unforgettable, blazing charisma. He will also be remembered for putting his career on the line by defying the Hollywood Blacklist, hiring writer Dalton Trumbo for the classic Spartacus. #RIP ?? pic.twitter.com/snzoHPMtDr
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas has passed on today at the age of 103. An Academy Award winning actor and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Douglas was a champion for many just causes and lived a long and storied life. He was adored and beloved, and he shall be missed.— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 5, 2020
Legendary actor Kirk Douglas has passed on today at the age of 103. An Academy Award winning actor and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom, Douglas was a champion for many just causes and lived a long and storied life. He was adored and beloved, and he shall be missed.
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