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Kirk Douglas' Will: Catherine Zeta-Jones Gets Special Gift
29 Aug
Summary
- Catherine Zeta-Jones receives 'The Friendship Bench' in Kirk Douglas' will.
- Michael Douglas inherits art collection and sculptures.
- Kirk's grandson Cameron receives Medal of Freedom.
Before his death in 2020 at the age of 103, Kirk Douglas meticulously planned the distribution of his estate, as detailed in documents executed with his late wife, Anne Douglas. The trust documents reveal specific bequests to his four sons, Michael, Eric, Joel, and Peter Douglas, as well as his grandchildren.
Michael Douglas received notable items, including a wooden rectangular piece, five outdoor structures, and 19 Marc Chagall lithographs titled 'The Bible Series.' His brother Joel inherited Kirk's 1996 Oscar award and several paintings. Other family members and even household staff also received specific items from the estate.
Further details from the trust indicate that Catherine Zeta-Jones, Michael Douglas' wife, was gifted 'The Friendship Bench,' a piece created by John Kennedy. Kirk's grandson Cameron Douglas received the prestigious Medal of Freedom, awarded to Kirk in 1981. Currently, Joel Douglas is petitioning the court to appoint a new administrator for the trust to expedite the process of distributions.
