Diana Douglas, the ex-wife of actor Kirk Douglas and mother of Michael Douglas, died at the Motion Picture and Television Home in Woodland Hills, Calif., according to media reports. She was 92. Born Diana Dill in Bermuda, she married Kirk Douglas in 1943, giving birth to the couple’s two sons, Michael and Joel, before the pair broke up in 1951. Later she married actor Bill Darrid, remaining with him until his 1992 death. She married Donald Webster, by whom she is survived, in 2002. Also Read: Hollywood's Notable Deaths of 2015 (Photos) An actress in her own right, Douglas appeared in numerous films...
- 7/4/2015
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
October 4, 2010: The veteran Hollywood actor, Michael Douglas is absolutely brimming with praises for his step-parents, since the second husband of her mother was just like a “surrogate father”, to this future Hollywood star.
This The Wall Street movie series legend’s mother, Diana Dill, divorced Michael’s dad Kirk Douglas, way back in 1951 and married Bill Darrid.
Bill became a strong father-figure to the teenage Michael and he believes that his mother’s new-found love interest actually has helped him to shape up. Douglas revealed that he was blessed and super glad, as his mom married an awesome guy after divorcing Kirk.
He also added that step-parents usually are thought to be ‘negative’,.
This The Wall Street movie series legend’s mother, Diana Dill, divorced Michael’s dad Kirk Douglas, way back in 1951 and married Bill Darrid.
Bill became a strong father-figure to the teenage Michael and he believes that his mother’s new-found love interest actually has helped him to shape up. Douglas revealed that he was blessed and super glad, as his mom married an awesome guy after divorcing Kirk.
He also added that step-parents usually are thought to be ‘negative’,.
- 10/4/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
London, Oct 4 – Michael Douglas, 66, is all praises for step-parents- the ‘Wall Street’ star said that his mother’s second husband was like a “surrogate father” to the him as he grew up.
The Wall Street legend’s mother, Diana Dill, divorced the actor’s dad, Kirk Douglas, in 1951 and had married Bill Darrid.
Darrid proved to be a strong father figure for Michael as a teenager and even renewed his belief in marriage.
“I was really blessed that my mother remarried a great, great guy. Step-parents never get enough credit. You know,.
The Wall Street legend’s mother, Diana Dill, divorced the actor’s dad, Kirk Douglas, in 1951 and had married Bill Darrid.
Darrid proved to be a strong father figure for Michael as a teenager and even renewed his belief in marriage.
“I was really blessed that my mother remarried a great, great guy. Step-parents never get enough credit. You know,.
- 10/4/2010
- by News
- RealBollywood.com
The veteran Hollywood actor, Michael Douglas is absolutely brimming with praises for his step-parents, since the second husband of her mother was just like a "surrogate father", to this future Hollywood star.
This The Wall Street movie series legend’s mother, Diana Dill, divorced Michael’s dad Kirk Douglas, way back in 1951 and married Bill Darrid.
Bill became a strong father-figure to the teenage Michael and he believes that his mother’s new-found love interest actually has helped him to shape up. Douglas revealed that he was blessed and super glad, as his mom married an awesome guy after divorcing Kirk.
He also added that step-parents usually are thought to be ‘negative’, wicked people, whose only purpose in life is to let their step-kids down; however there are many step-folks who assume the responsible role of nurturing, caring and upbringing.
He also said that Bill was a surrogate father, to...
This The Wall Street movie series legend’s mother, Diana Dill, divorced Michael’s dad Kirk Douglas, way back in 1951 and married Bill Darrid.
Bill became a strong father-figure to the teenage Michael and he believes that his mother’s new-found love interest actually has helped him to shape up. Douglas revealed that he was blessed and super glad, as his mom married an awesome guy after divorcing Kirk.
He also added that step-parents usually are thought to be ‘negative’, wicked people, whose only purpose in life is to let their step-kids down; however there are many step-folks who assume the responsible role of nurturing, caring and upbringing.
He also said that Bill was a surrogate father, to...
- 10/4/2010
- by babul.shah@sampurn.com (Babul)
- TellyCafe
Michael Douglas is full of praise for step-parents - because his mother's second husband was like a "surrogate father" to the star as he grew up.
The Wall Street legend's mother, Diana Dill, divorced the actor's dad, Kirk Douglas, in 1951 and went on to marry Bill Darrid.
He became a strong father figure for Michael as a teenager - and the 66 year old is sure his mother's newfound love renewed his belief in marriage.
Douglas tells Britain's The Guardian, "I was really blessed that my mother remarried a great, great guy. Step-parents never get enough credit. You know, it's always the wicked stepmother or stepfather but the truth is, there are so many more step-parents who have assumed the responsibility of raising kids that are not theirs and I was really lucky.
"He was my surrogate father from when I was 12 up until adulthood. Kirk would be the first one to acknowledge that. He was a great listener, which is a tough thing to find, and I got to watch a lovely marriage - so it reaffirmed and reassured me that marriages can work."
Darrid died in 1992 and Dill went on to remarry in 2002.
The Wall Street legend's mother, Diana Dill, divorced the actor's dad, Kirk Douglas, in 1951 and went on to marry Bill Darrid.
He became a strong father figure for Michael as a teenager - and the 66 year old is sure his mother's newfound love renewed his belief in marriage.
Douglas tells Britain's The Guardian, "I was really blessed that my mother remarried a great, great guy. Step-parents never get enough credit. You know, it's always the wicked stepmother or stepfather but the truth is, there are so many more step-parents who have assumed the responsibility of raising kids that are not theirs and I was really lucky.
"He was my surrogate father from when I was 12 up until adulthood. Kirk would be the first one to acknowledge that. He was a great listener, which is a tough thing to find, and I got to watch a lovely marriage - so it reaffirmed and reassured me that marriages can work."
Darrid died in 1992 and Dill went on to remarry in 2002.
- 10/4/2010
- WENN
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