Anne Douglas,widow of iconic Hollywood actor Kirk Douglas, has died.
He was 103 at the time.
Kirk hadactor son Michaelfrom a previous relationship; Anne was his stepmother.
Anne worked prolifically as a philanthropist and publicist, and was well known and liked in Hollywood circles.
Although Kirk was considered more famous, Anne enjoyed a fascinating career in Hollywood, as well.
They subsequently donated another $15 million just a few years later.
When they first met, Kirk offered his soon-to-be wife an assistant job but she refused him.
However, they immediately hit it off, eloping to Las Vegas in 1954.
She brought out the best in all of us, especially our father.
