Kirk Douglas leaves behind USD 61 million for charity; nothing for son Michael Douglas and others

Hollywood veteran Kirk Douglas, who died earlier this month, has left a huge fortune behind. The massive fortune is up to the tune of USD 61 million and the actor, who was always known to be charitable, seems to have carried that tradition. According to a report in Mirror, Kirk has donated USD 61 million fortune by giving at least USD 50 million to the Douglas Foundation. Some of the beneficiaries of Kirk's donation include St Lawrence University, where they fund a scholarship for minority and underprivileged students; Westwood's Sinai Temple, which houses the Kirk and Anne Douglas Childhood Center; Culver City's Kirk Douglas Theatre, a dilapidated movie theater restored as a live performance venue, and Children's Hospital Los Angeles, as per Mirror.

Kirk's son and actor Michael Douglas did not receive a single penny from his late father's fortune. Not like Michael needs it, since his own net worth is estimated to be roughly around USD 300 million dollars. Michael had announced his father's demise on social media. 

He had written, "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." 

Take a look at Michael's full post below: 

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. 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. #KirkDouglas

Thank you so much for your kind and thoughtful words. Our family is so grateful for your support and we send our love to everyone!

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Kirk had won hearts with his gripping performances in varied films and action epics like 'Spartacus', '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' and biopics like 'Lust for Life' and 'Lonely Are the Brave'.