While I might make a big deal out of my ever-growing wishlist in life of all the various purchases and treasures I want to either buy myself or have bestowed upon me, the only real thing that we can all wish for is to live a long life and be celebrated for what we achieved after we're gone.
Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas definitely achieved that.
Kirk began his career on Broadway, but transitioned to film in the late '40s, where he earned acclaim for his roles in Champion, Spartacus, Along The Great Divide, and many more.
He was truly one of the last titans of that era in Hollywood!
Kirk's son, actor Michael Douglas, shared the news on Instagram, writing, "It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103."
"Missing you every day. Happy birthday Pappy," Catherine shared alongside this gorgeous black and white shot of her sharing a kiss with her father-in-law.
Michael Douglas shared a video tribute as well.
"What's the best advice your father ever gave you?" Michael asks in the video, as images of himself with his father pass by. "The best advice my father gave me is whatever you do, you do it to the best of your ability."
"You leave that job knowing that you couldn't have done anymore, and then screw it," Michael says.
We love that philosophy, and it clearly served both Kirk and Michael well over the years!
"Walk away – you've done the best. Don't look back," Michael finished.
What a wonderful way of looking at life — as long as you do your best, you can't possibly have done any better, so there's no point stressing out.
It's incredibly sweet — and you might want to have your tissues nearby.
What an incredible tribute to such an incredible man and father!
We're thinking of Kirk's loved ones at this difficult time.
