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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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  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  16. 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.

  20. 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.

  24. 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.

  25. peachpie2016 says

    Martin Sheen (Patriarch)
    Charlie Sheen
    Emilio Estavez

    OR

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

  29. 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.

  40. catty84 says

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

  43. 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.

  57. 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’

  75. 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.

  76. 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!

  82. 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.

  88. Browncoat724 says

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

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

  90. Bunbuns says

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

  93. 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…

  97. 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.

  100. 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.