ACTRESS Catherine Zeta-Jones paid tribute to her late father-in-law Kirk Douglas on Instagram following his death aged 103.
The Spartacus actor, who was one of the biggest stars of the silver screen during Hollywood's heyday, passed away surrounded by his wife and three sons on Wednesday.
The 50-year-old star, who has been happily married to Kirk's son Michael Douglas since 2000, honored the screen icon by sharing a candid black and white photo of them together.
In the touching post, the Welsh actress, who is mother to Carys, 16, and Dylan, 19, explained how much she "misses" him already.
She wrote on Instagram: 'To my darling Kirk, I shall love you for the rest of my life. I miss you already. Sleep tight… (sic)'
The Spartacus actor, who was one of the biggest stars of the silver screen during Hollywood's heyday, passed away surrounded by his wife and three sons on Wednesday.
Kirk's death was announced yesterday by his movie star son Michael, 75.
A statement shared on Instagram by Michael read: "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."
Michael, 75, continued: "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.”
Douglas was one of the last surviving stars of Hollywood's Golden Age and had a total of 92 acting credits – including in 75 movies – under his belt.
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