Michael Douglas on 'Immortality,' Kirk Douglas and the Memories He Once Avoided
The memoir traces his films and family history while detailing addiction, divorce and a Stage IV tongue cancer diagnosis, Douglas said.
- On Tuesday, Michael Douglas publishes his 500-page memoir, "One Helluva Ride," chronicling his career through cultural touchstones including "Basic Instinct," "Fatal Attraction," and "Wall Street."
- Douglas frames the narrative around his quest to forge an identity apart from his father, Kirk, reflecting on childhood damaged by violence and divorce while viewing family as his legacy anchor.
- The memoir bares painful moments including his divorce from Diandra Luker and son Cameron Douglas's substance abuse battles, alongside his 2010 Stage IV tongue cancer diagnosis he initially assumed would prove fatal.
- Reflecting on his "Wall Street" Oscar win, Douglas recalls his father saying, "You know, I would have been nicer to you if I knew how successful you were going to be," and acknowledges marrying Catherine Zeta-Jones.
- Recently turned 82, the actor explores his sense of mortality and generational continuity, anchoring his legacy in family while seeking a "sense of immortality" in a world he fears is breaking down.
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Michael Douglas, the award-winning actor and producer, recently turned 82 and has released a memoir titled “One Helluva Ride.” In it, he reflects on his life, career, and family legacy, beginning with a message of thanks to his family for the “sense of immortality” they provide. The memoir, which publishes Tuesday, is framed around the making of some of his most notable movies, including “Basic Instinct” and “Wall Street.” Douglas discusses his …
Michael Douglas on 'immortality,' Kirk Douglas and the memor
NEW YORK (AP) — Michael Douglas, the award-winning actor and producer, recently turned 82. He is a cancer survivor, a recovered addict, a married man, the father and son of actors. He is also an author, who
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Michael Douglas on 'immortality,' Kirk Douglas and the memories he once avoided
Michael Douglas, the award-winning actor and producer, recently turned 82 and has released a memoir titled “One Helluva Ride.” In it, he reflects on his life, career, and family legacy, beginning with a message of thanks to his family for…
Michael Douglas, award-winning actor and producer, publishes his memoir "One Helluva Ride" in which he talks about family, career and dealing with the past.
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