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Goodbye Dad

[Blind Gossip] This famous acting family spans more than one generation. Some are more talented or famous than others.

[The patriarch of the family] is very ill. They are trying to keep it quiet so that the family can spend some private time with him, but they don’t expect him to make it through another year.

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  2. parkland45 says

    I’ll go with Martin Sheen (but the Howard family is a strong possibility too when you add on the granddaughter Bryce). If it ends up being Kirk Douglas, that would not be a shock (loved loved loved him as Izzy Mandelbaum on Seinfeld–always makes me laugh).

  4. Missdismay says

    I don’t know that it is Kirk, it says they are trying to keep it quiet that he is sick. Aren’t most of us kind of expecting him to dying at any minute? I think this is someone that we AREN’T expecting to die soon, thus keeping it quiet.

    I like the sheen guess.

  5. scorchedearth says

    Kirk Douglas. Check him out as part of an ensemble of 3 married couples in Letter to Three Wives. It’s funny, insightful, and has aged well for a film from the 50s

  6. amagod121 says

    Martin Sheen?

    (Second guess would be Angelina Jolie’s dad, Jon Voight, although I am not sure if her brother is an actor.)

    Meh, I’m not a TV or movie person.

  11. Bunbuns says

    Patriarch: Rance Howard
    Sons: Ron Howard and Clint Howard
    Granddaughter: Bryce Dallas Howard (wife of Seth Gabel)

  12. Browncoat724 says

    Kurt Russell (Patriarch/Stepdad)
    Goldie Hawn
    Kate Hudson
    Oliver Hudson

    Clues: Less “famous” – Kate was in Almost Famous

  17. PrincessConnie1 says

    Kirk Douglas
    Even he was quoted to said “I never thought I’d live to 100. That shocked me.” Whether sick or sudden death, one can never fully prepare. I do hope this stays private so his family can spend quality time with him.

  23. NotTooProud says

    Michael Douglas? Martin Sheen? (Can’t think of anyone else but I’m pretty sure I’m wrong…)

    If Douglas – I saw Romancing the Stone when I was young and LOVED it! Probably doesn’t hold up, but still colored by warm and fuzzy nostalgia.
    If Sheen – Young Guns. For pretty much the same reason – and as a bonus you get TWO members of the famous acting family!

  24. Female says

    Sounds like Kirk Douglas. It’s his time – he was born in 1916, for crying out loud! He was born during WWI! Hope he passes peacefully. Making it to 100 years old is impressive enough.

  42. Carigirl says

    Kirk Douglas (he is 100) or Martin Sheen (in his late 70s and had heart surgery a few years ago)

    For Kirk, I would say ‘Spartacus’ and for Sheen, ‘Hot Shots Part Deux’

  56. Tinkerbell says

    The Douglas’s, with Kirk being on the way out?

    Although the linked blind is about the royal family which is a bit weird. This blind refers to an “acting” family, so it can’t be about Prince Phillip.

  58. catty84 says

    Not seeing many clues, but guessing Kurt Douglas. The man is 100 years old so it seems like the safest bet.

  69. Jelly Drop says

    The Douglas clan. Kirk Douglas just celebrated his 100th birthday.

    I really liked “The Game”. But really enjoy any movie Michael Douglas is in. Even Antman.

  73. peachpie2016 says

    Martin Sheen (Patriarch)
    Charlie Sheen
    Emilio Estavez

    OR

    Kirk Douglas (Patriarch)
    Michael Douglas, Catherine Zeta-Jones
    Cameron Douglas

  74. babalouche says

    Sounds like Kirk Douglas and his family. Most people didn’t think he’d make it much longer after his stroke, and he proved them wrong. He’s almost 101 now, quite an impressive life

    My favorite movie is still Romancing the Stone with Michael Douglas. I can watch that a million times and never tire of it.

  78. nudibee says

    My guess is Kirk Douglas – he’s 100 for heaven’s sake! Though, I’m not sure who in the family beyond Michael Douglas (son) is an actor.

    If it is them, my favourite movie would be The War of the Roses with Michael Douglas, Kathleen Turner and Danny DiVito.

    • wfreshie says

      michaels brothers (joel 6 producer credits and half brothers peter 9 producer credits 2 acting credits and eric 14 acting credits)

      michaels son cameron has 5 acting credits

      so it fitsthe multi generation and some more talent than others part

    • shellythomas says

      I agree, Ivy. This was who came to mind instantly. Makes me very sad because I think Martin Sheen is a great actor and humanitarian. Too bad he couldn’t teach that to Charlie!

  82. AtomicQueen says

    Is this who I think it is? Kirk Douglas?

    I honestly wonder what skeletons are going to come out on his death.

    Also it’s hard to say which film is my favorite, Michael Douglas has done a ton of fantastic films like Fatal Attraction, Wall Street and The Game.

  91. KCeagle says

    Kirk Douglas

    Not really a fan of his or Michael. I enjoyed The Final Countdown, from 1979. Fatal Attraction with Michael was okay. Kirk is 100 years old, so the family should’ve seen this coming decades ago and already been prepared for the inevitable.

    • PrincessConnie1 says

      No matter how young or old, sick or healthy one cannot truly prepare for the inevitable, death – part of the cycle of life. As human beings I do not think we can ever fully prepare for the loss of a loved one. We will always want “just one more day” with them. My brother dropped dead of a heart attack at the age of 36, didn’t see it coming & it devastated us. My mom died from cancer, age of 72, we watched her deteriorating & the day she passed was still very painful. It’ s a loss no matter…

    • CindyB says

      I am incredibly fortunate that my grandmother is nearly 102 years old and in remarkably good health. Even so, I realize that death could be any time for any reason; however, my mental preparation for it will not make her passing any easier or any more “expected” — if that makes sense. I appreciate what you wrote; I just don’t believe it’s (the death of an aged loved one) so cut and dry.

  92. lucasj says

    The Skarsgard family comes to mind, possibly Stellan is ill. That would make me sad, he’s a fine actor and certainly not old.

    I’m a fan of them, especially Bill and Alex (obviously as they are the most well known) – I watched IT last night and Bill did an amazing job.

    • Jackjones says

      My first thought is Kurt Russell. Clues. “Private” for Private Benjamin (Goldie Hawn movie) and they used the word “famous” twice. Almost Famous being Kate Hudson’s big break movie. I hope I’m wrong. Kirk Douglas passing away will be no shock to anyone, he’s lived a long life, so I doubt it’s him.