It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103.
Kirk Douglas, beloved movie star, producer, and, writer has passed away.
Born Issur Danielovitch to Russian Jewish immigrants, and raised as “Izzy Demsky,” he became Kirk Douglas as he entered the Navy the fight in World War II.
Douglas backing Trumbo was a key moment in ending the Hollywood blacklist.