Obituary for Kirk Douglas appears – even though he is alive and well By Ashleigh Barbour December 3 2014, 8:15 am December 3 2014, 8:15 am Share Obituary for Kirk Douglas appears – even though he is alive and well Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/world/419799/obituary-kirk-douglas-appears-even-though-alive-well/ Copy Link An obituary for Kirk Douglas has mistakenly been published online – despite the actor being alive and well. The story appeared on the website People.com under the headline “DO NOT PUB Kirk Douglas Dies”. The article describes how the 97-year-old became a Hollywood star and the patriarch of one of the most famous acting dynasties. There have been no reports of Douglas being in ill health and the actor is due to turn 98 on December 9.