His eightythree films include the bad and the beautiful and lust for life. Filled with personal insights and read by kirk douglas and his son michael, my stroke of luck is an audio sure to inspire all who hear it. Now in my stroke of luck, his vivid and very personal ref. Stroke patient kirk douglas offers cure for depression. December 9, 1916 february 5, 2020 was an american actor, producer, director, philanthropist, and writer. The sun has now set on issur danielovich, kirk douglas. A great big thanks to kirk douglas for his courage in dealing with his stroke. My stroke of luck by kirk douglas this is a case where a huge ego with character comes in handy. Kirk douglas had a stroke in 1996 and died today, february 5, 2020 at 103 years old kirk douglas was an actor best known for his starring role in spartacus, as well as dozens of other movies. He has acted in many hollywood movies and worked with many famous actresses.
Douglas also was the author of 11 books, ranging from personal memoirs and a holocaustthemed novel for young readers to a collection of poetry dedicated to his wife. With high humor, though fighting waves of depression, douglas tells of his recovery from a stroke. With the simple power and astonishing candor that made his 1988 autobiography, the ragmans son, a number one international bestseller, kirk douglas now shares his quest for spirituality and jewish identity and his heroic fight to overcome crippling injuries and a devastating stroke. In 1996, legendary film actor and producer, kirk douglas, suffered a stroke that greatly affected his speech. Jimmy carter, right, congratulates actor kirk douglas upon receiving the medal of freedom on january 16, 1981. Kirk douglas, an iconic star who reconnected to judaism. Aug 05, 2019 kirk douglas has also managed to overcome plenty of setbacks and tragedies in his life.
On february, 1991, at the age of seventyfour, kirk douglas, star of such major motionpicture. Feb 05, 2020 kirk douglas, the hollywood icon, star of spartacus, and instrumental figure in breaking the mccarthyera hollywood blacklist, has died at 103. Kirk douglas books list of books by author kirk douglas. Kirk douglas s grandson cameron plays the grandson. In the process of healing, my life has changed for the better. Kirk douglas height, weight, age, wife, biography, kids, family. In a long and accomplished life, kirk douglas appeared in dozens of motion pictures, wrote several books, raised four sons and battled back from a debilitating stroke. Much of the book is quite rewarding for anyone who has had a stroke, although less so when he talks about. Kirk, the films star, was looking to hire a bilingual publicist and the director had suggested his friend anne. Stroke patient kirk douglas offers cure for depression in. Kirk douglas, who died wednesday at 103, published a dozen books.
My stroke of luck by douglas, kirk and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Now in my stroke of luck, his vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life, kirk douglas finally completes his story by offering a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right. Kirk and anne douglas unfaithful marriage kirk and anne. Feb 05, 2020 1955 the son of a rag collector, kirk douglas was born issur danielovitch demsky on dec. My stroke taught me so much, and for all that it stole, it gave me even more. Kirk douglas height, weight, age, wife, biography, kids.
My stroke of luck by kirk douglas fantastic fiction. My stroke of luck 9780060014049 by douglas, kirk and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Aug 15, 2017 kirk douglas is spartacus, the iconic role that made him a household name, though he also starred in dozens of other movies. Additionally, he wrote this book about a stroke he had in his 80sand this is one of several books he wrote. Jan 08, 2002 in 1995, kirk douglas suffered a debilitating stroke that changed his life. Although kirk douglas is best known as a film star, he has also had a distinguished career as an author of both nonfiction and fiction. Feb 06, 2020 the sun has now set on issur danielovich, kirk douglas. Kirk douglas has starred in eightythree films, nine plays, written seven books. My stroke of luck, by kirk douglas national aphasia association. Feb 06, 2020 kirk douglas, who died wednesday at 103, published a dozen books, including fiction, nonfiction, childrens books and memoirs, from 1988 to 2017.
Flirting with anne hathaway to recovering from a stroke kirk douglas died on wednesday at the age of 103, his son michael told people close. In the six decades since he took to the stage and screen, kirk douglas has starred in 83 films, nine plays, written seven books, and made a remarkable commitment to humanitarian causes worldwide. Feb 05, 2020 kirk douglas lived to be 103 years old, and little stopped spartacus, right to the end. Kirk douglas and anne buydens first met in paris on the set of 1953s act of love. In this vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life as an actor, author, and legend in his own time, kirk douglas offers a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right in his. After an impoverished childhood with immigrant parents and six sisters, he made his film debut in the strange love of martha ivers 1946 with barbara stanwyck. Kirk douglas, iconic movie star who reconnected to judaism. Kirk douglas, now 100, wrote about his extramarital affairs in his 1988 autobiography, the ragmans son. In 1995, kirk douglas suffered a debilitating stroke that changed his life. When i first had my stroke, i went through suicidal impulses. Kirk douglas, the hollywood icon, star of spartacus, and instrumental figure in breaking the mccarthyera hollywood blacklist, has died at 103. Douglas writes about his attack and his recuperation in his eighth book, my stroke of luck. In an interview at his artfilled home in the upscale heart of beverly hills, he told of the suicidal depression that afflicted him when the stroke left him unable to speak.
How kirk douglas came to grips with what it means to be. He had a poor childhood and even after making millions from his illustrious acting career, douglas experienced severe pain when he and anne lost their. Anne douglas writes openly about kirk douglass extramarital. May 03, 2017 kirk douglas and anne buydens first met in paris on the set of 1953s act of love. Kirk douglas born in 1916 is an american veteran actor, producer, director, and author. Kirk douglas is spartacus, the iconic role that made him a household name, though he also starred in dozens of other movies. Kirk douglas was a born storyteller, and throughout lets face it he tells wonderful tales and shares favorite jokes and hardwon insights. Scott looks back at the career of the actor kirk douglas.
I hope my ego is large enough to keep me going for that. Kirk douglas, original name issur danielovitch, also called izzy demsky, born december 9, 1916, amsterdam, new york, u. In the six decades since he took to the stage and screen, kirk douglas has starred in eightythree films and nine plays, written seven books, and made a. Opinion studying the bible with kirk douglas the new york. It has been 20 years of recovery yes, kirk douglas is currently 100 years old and he has learned a. Douglas achieved enormous success in the 1950s and 60s and was comfortable in a variety of genres.
This is douglass eighth book, the best being his autobiography, the ragmans son 1988, and. Kirk douglas lived to be 103 years old, and little stopped spartacus, right to the end. Spartacus actor kirk douglas, in his eighth book, chronicles his experience recovering from a debilitating stroke. May 02, 2017 kirk douglas, now 100, wrote about his extramarital affairs in his 1988 autobiography, the ragmans son. Kirk douglas, an iconic star who reconnected to judaism after nearfatal crash i always fasted on yom kippur, he told a reporter. My stroke of luck by kirk douglas book cover, description, publication history. Im a sonofabitch, plain and simple, he said then, per the new york post. Jun 28, 2010 in 1996, legendary film actor and producer, kirk douglas, suffered a stroke that greatly affected his speech. In this vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life as. Stroke patient kirk douglas offers cure for depression in new book by bob thomas. Mar 04, 2000 a great big thanks to kirk douglas for his courage in dealing with his stroke. The star wrote 12 books, including 2002s my stroke of luck, in which he chronicled how he beat. Bought for a stroke suffererto show him i caredthe kirk douglas stroke story proved extremely fruitful for my friend.
He was born into a family of jewish emigrants who moved to new york from what is now modernday belarus. Kirk douglas, the dimplechinned spartacus star with the largerthanlife persona, died wednesday. My stroke of luck by kirk douglas 2002, hardcover for sale. Information agency, speaking to audiences about why democracy works and what freedom means. He was the father of actor michael douglas and paterfamilias of. My stroke of luck by kirk douglas 2002, hardcover for.
Flirting with anne hathaway to recovering from a stroke this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Mar 27, 2020 kirk douglas, original name issur danielovitch, also called izzy demsky, born december 9, 1916, amsterdam, new york, u. In his final days he was at home, surrounded by his family, in a house full of flowers, holding hands with his bride of over 60 years. The road from speech therapy to the oscars, where he received a lifetime achievement award, is traveled here with insight, honesty, and a sense of humor. Jan 07, 2003 kirk douglas has been a hollywood legend for more than half a century. As an actor, speaking is an integral part of his job, but a stroke in 1996 changed his relationship with language. In the book, he explores the mixed blessings of growing older and looks back at his childhood, his young adulthood, and his storied, glamorous, and colorful life and career in hollywood. Their subject matter is both topical and perennialwhatever he felt important to address at the time. He has also written books like dance with the devil 1990, the gift 1992, etc. All proceeds received when purchasing his books through the links below will be donated to the charitable activities of the douglas foundation. See all books authored by kirk douglas, including the ragmans son, and my stroke of luck, and more on.
It let him help others and it helped him become one of the best actors in his time. The star wrote 12 books, including 2002s my stroke of. Kirk offers the lessons that saved him and helped him to heal. Kirk douglas, who died wednesday at 103, published a dozen books, including fiction, nonfiction, childrens books and memoirs, from 1988 to 2017. In addition, his company, bryna, has produced such classics as spartacus, douglas has received the presidential medal of freedom, the highest civilian award given by the president, as well as numerous other awards and honors. In this vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life as an actor, author, and legend in his own time, kirk douglas offers a candid and heartfelt. My mother who is 74 had a stroke in 1997 and couldnt speak that well or write, clean her home, nothing. In his final days he was at home, surrounded by his family, in a house full of flowers. Overview in 1995, kirk douglas suffered a debilitating stroke that changed his life. In this vivid and very personal reflection upon his extraordinary life as an actor, author, and legend in his own time, douglas offers a candid and heartfelt memoir of where it all went right in his life even after the stroke.