Kirk Douglas, an iconic figure in Hollywood, was known for his powerful performances and unforgettable roles. He became a household name during the Golden Age of cinema, captivating audiences with his intense portrayal in timeless classics such as Spartacus, Paths of Glory, and Ace in the Hole. On February 5, 2020, Kirk peacefully passed away at the age of 103 in his home in Beverly Hills, California, surrounded by his loved ones.
Despite the passage of time, Kirk Douglas’s death continues to deeply affect his family, notably his son, Michael Douglas. Recently, Michael opened up about his father’s legacy and the impact he had on his life, expressing raw emotions as he reminisced about their shared memories and the profound influence Kirk had on him both personally and professionally.
Michael Douglas opens up about his late dad, Kirk Douglas
During a recent appearance on The View to promote his new period series, Franklin, Michael also shared details about his personal life. He talked about his late dad and opened up about how he still gets emotional whenever he stumbles on leather-bound scripts from his glory days of acting.
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“In those days, I mean – now as you know they just keep sending you copies of rewrites and rewrites, but in those days, when I started, you had your script [where] you wrote your notes,” Michael told host Whoopi Goldberg, “To see his notes and everything was a very special moment.”
The Wall Street star pondered over his connection with his father. He delved into how his father’s demanding career initially affected their relationship. However, he later realized how demanding his job was when he followed in his footsteps, and they grew closer in his adult years. “Of course that was an age when I was so young and missed my father, him doing these pictures, but now when you get there yourself, you look back and see what he’s done,” Micheal admitted. “As a child we didn’t see him [as much] we had a little more distance, but certainly later in life, we became very, very close.”
Michael also reflected on his father’s remarkable journey and the impact he had on those around him, highlighting the legacy he left behind. “I just admire him so much for what he’s accomplished,” he confessed. “He was an extraordinary man, just extraordinary, [with] incredible stamina.”