Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas’ was surrounded by his family in the final photograph taken of him.
The actor, who sadly passed away last night aged 103, was seen celebrating with generations of his close family in August 2019.
In the moving snap, the Hollywood legend is surrounded by generations of the Douglas clan at his 103rd birthday back on December 9.
The renowned actor was famous for his role in the 1960 classic “Spartacus”
He passed away on Wednesday after being ill for several years.
Kirk’s beloved son Michael announced his sad passing on Instagram.
Kirk Douglas’ last pictures have surfaced (Image: Instagram)
The actor wrote an emotional statement about his father on the social media platform.
He said: “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.
The legendary actor sadly passed away yesterday (Image: Instagram)
“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.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
