RIP Kirk Douglas: Legendary Star of THE FURRIES & HOLOCAUST 2000 Has Passed Away at 103
Josh Millican
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Hollywood legend has passed away. Though Kirk Douglas was never primarily known as a genre actor, he appeared in films like The Furries and Holocaust 2000 in the 1970’s and the thrilling sci-fi Saturn 3 in 1980. Douglas was 103-years old.
In addition to being an actor with a storied career, born of humble beginnings, Douglas was a generous philanthropist:
“Unknown to many, Kirk has long been involved in humanitarian causes and has been a Goodwill Ambassador for the US State Department since 1963. His efforts were rewarded with the Presidential Medal of Freedom (1981), and with the Jefferson Award (1983). Furthermore, the French honored him with the Chevalier of the Legion of Honor. More recognition followed for his work with the American Cinema Award (1987), the German Golden Kamera Award (1987), The National Board of Reviews Career Achievement Award (1989), an honorary Academy Award (1995), Recipient of the American Film Institute’s Lifetime Achievement Award (1999) and the UCLA Medal of Honor (2002). Despite a helicopter crash and a stroke suffered in the 1990s, he remained active and continued to appear in front of the camera. Until his passing on February 5, 2020, at the age of 103, he and Olivia de Havilland were the last surviving major stars from the Golden Years of Hollywood.” Source
All of us at Dread Central send our sincerest condolences to Douglas’s fans, friends, and family.
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