Michael Douglas has paid tribute to his father, Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas, on the third anniversary of his death. The 78-year-old actor visited the grave of Kirk and his second wife Anne Buydens in Westwood, California, where he placed white flowers.
In a video posted on Instagram, Michael was seen sitting alone on a stone bench at the joint gravesite. 'What an extraordinary couple they were,' he said emotionally. 'I miss them both so much.' The grave also marks the resting place of his half-brother Eric, who died of an accidental overdose in 2004 at age 46.
Kirk Douglas, one of the last icons of Old Hollywood, died in February 2020 at the age of 103. He was married to Anne for over half a century until his death; she passed away the following April at 102. Before Anne, Kirk was married to Diana Dill, Michael's mother.
Michael used his post to promote The Douglas Archive, an online collection of materials documenting Kirk and Anne's lives in film, politics, and philanthropy. The archive is run by the Douglas Foundation, a charity the couple co-founded in 1964 that focuses on education, healthcare, and the arts for children and women in California.
In recent years, Kirk's legacy has faced scrutiny over allegations of rape made by Lana Wood, sister of Natalie Wood. Michael responded to the claims in 2021 with a statement: 'May they both rest in peace.'
