Hollywood Legend Kirk Douglas Turns 103, Celebrates Birthday With Close Family

Dec 11, 2019 by apost team

The legendary actor Kirk Douglas reached the impressive age of 103 on Monday and celebrated with an outpouring of tributes from fans, and a celebration with close family.

It was a particularly special day for the family as his son Michael Douglas received a Golden Globe nomination for "The Kominsky Method." He posted an Instagram that thanked the Hollywood Foreign Press for the nomination as well as a touching tribute to his dad. He writes,

"12.9.2019 what a great day! Thank you to the HFPA for the @GoldenGlobes nomination, and for making my Dad proud on his 103rd birthday! #TheKominskyMethod"

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Kirk Douglas's daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta-Jones also posted a photo of her and the happy birthday boy, both smiling from ear-to-ear. She writes,

"This guy on my knee, is 103!!!!!Happy Birthday Pappy!!! I love you with all my heart. 😘❤️"

MIchael Douglas spoke to Jimmy Kimmel recently about Kirk's wishes for his big 103rd celebration, saying he was begging for a quiet party this year. Since they had a huge party for his 100th birthday in 2016, he has since wanted to keep things more quiet.

During his appearance in November, Michael joked to the late-night show host, "So he’s begging me, he’s got tears down his eyes. ‘Let’s just have dinner, the family together. Bring the kids.'" according to People.

Kirk Douglas deserves all the praise and birthday wishes for reaching this incredible age, don't you think? Let us know in the comments below.