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Michael Douglas confirms father’s death in touching statement

The actor was one of the few surviving stars of Hollywood's golden age

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Kirk Douglas has sadly passed away at the age of 103.

The legendary actor’s son Michael confirmed his death in a touching statement posted on Instagram.

He wrote: “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.”

 

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“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.”

He continued: “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.”

Kirk is survived by his wife of 65-years Anne Buyden, his three sons Michael, Joel and Peter Douglas, and seven grandchildren.

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