Kirk Douglas (born Issur Danielovitch; December 9, 1916 – February 5, 2020) was an American actor, producer, director, philanthropist and author. 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.
Douglas soon developed into a leading box-office star throughout the 1950s, known for serious dramas, including westerns and war films. During his career, he appeared in more than 90 films. Douglas was known for his explosive acting style, which he displayed as a criminal defense attorney in Town Without Pity (1961).
We’re remembering some beloved celebrities who have passed away in 2020 so far. From beloved actors to big time music stars, there have been some truly shocking deaths in the first six months of the year.
We’re still mourning the losses of some legendary figures like Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi passed away late in January from a helicopter crash, actor Kirk Douglas, and so many more.
Our continued thoughts are with all the friends, families, and loved ones of the celebrities who have passed away this year so far.
Rest in peace. Due to the Coronavirus, some of the deaths on this list are of celebrities who were taken due to this terrible illness.
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