How Donny Osmond Paid Tribute to the Legendary Kirk Douglas
When legendary actor Kirk Douglas passed away, tributes poured in from fans and celebrities alike. Among those paying homage was Donny Osmond, who shared a deeply personal and touching memory of the late star. Through his Instagram, Donny opened up about his admiration for Douglas and showcased a cherished keepsake that highlights just how much the actor meant to him.
Now, if you're like me, you might have a few items that hold special significance in your life. For Donny Osmond, that item is a signed copy of the iconic film Spartacus. In his post, the 62-year-old singer revealed, “One of my favorite movies as a young man was #Spartacus. In all my years in show business, I’ve never been one to collect autographs. The only exceptions to that rule were autographs from Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas.”
The Story Behind the Autograph
Donny shared a nostalgic photo of himself holding the signed DVD, explaining that both Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas appeared on the Donny and Marie talk show. Even though the show featured countless stars, Donny never felt compelled to ask for autographs—except in these two cases. He recalled, “I had to seize the opportunity for them to sign my Spartacus DVD. My autographed copy is a treasured keepsake in my office, and no one is allowed to play this DVD — especially now.”
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Donny's words resonated with his fans, who appreciated the heartfelt tribute. He continued, “#KirkDouglas was a true inspiration, both on and off stage. He will be deeply missed. #ripkirkdouglas.” His post not only honored Douglas but also gave us a glimpse into Donny's admiration for the legendary actor.
A Look at Donny's Instagram Post
View this post on InstagramOne of my favorite movies as a young man was #Spartacus. In all my years in show business, I’ve never been one to collect autographs. The only exceptions to that rule were autographs from Tony Curtis and Kirk Douglas. They both made appearances on the Donny and Marie talk show. Even though we had so many stars on our show, I never personally asked anyone for their autograph besides Tony and Kirk. I had to seize the opportunity for them to sign my Spartacus DVD. My autographed copy is a treasured keepsake in my office, and no one is allowed to play this DVD — especially now. #KirkDouglas was a true inspiration, both on and off stage. He will be deeply missed. #ripkirkdouglas
Donny's fans were quick to respond, with one commenting, “Wow, what a beautiful keepsake Donny, loved that film.” Another added, “If I knew all the famous actors that you know, I’d have tons of autographs. I’d have been so star struck too. Like I was when I met you.”
Other Stars Join in to Honor Kirk Douglas
Donny wasn't the only one to pay tribute. Many other celebrities took to social media to express their admiration and gratitude for Douglas's contributions to the film industry. Danny DeVito, who starred alongside Douglas in Jumanji: The Next Level, wrote, “The inspirational Scalawag. 103 years on this earth. That’s got a nice ring to it! Great hanging with you man.”
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William Shatner also chimed in, saying, “Condolences to the family of Kirk Douglas. What an incredible icon he was in this industry!”
Michael Douglas Shares His Grief
Kirk Douglas passed away on February 5, 2020, at the age of 103. His son, Michael Douglas, shared the news on Instagram with a heartfelt message. Michael wrote, “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.”
Michael continued, “But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter he was simply Dad, to Catherine [Zeta-Jones], a wonderful father-in-law, to his grandchildren and great grandchild their loving grandfather, and to his wife Anne, a wonderful husband.”
It’s clear that Kirk Douglas left an indelible mark on those he worked with and those who admired him from afar. His legacy lives on through his films and the memories shared by those who were fortunate enough to know him.
