Yep, He was old. What a life though. First generation American, veteran, worked his ass off, leaving a hell of a legacy!
RIP Kirk. Many people were not aware he was not only an action hero actor but a serious dramatic one in his early career. But for me he is defined by Spartacus.
He was from Russian Jewish heritage. His real name was Issur Danielovich. My favorite line was from the film "The Champion" when he pronounced the word "champion" in a growling, gutteral way. Impressionists ever since have made it a point to use that line in their impressions of Kirk Douglas! Check it out! Hal