Diana Douglas

1923 - 2015

Diana Douglas

1923 - 2015

BORN

1923

DIED

2015

Diana Douglas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 4, 2015.
Diana Douglas, the first wife of actor Kirk Douglas and the mother of actor Michael Douglas, died of cancer Saturday in a motion picture industry retirement home in Los Angeles, The Associated Press reported. She was 92.

Born Diana Love Dill Jan. 22, 1923, in Devonshire, Bermuda, to a prominent local family, she began a 60-year career as an actress and model by studying at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. Here, she met fellow student Kirk Douglas, who, while serving in the Navy during World War II, saw a picture of her on the cover of Life magazine and famously told his shipmates he planned to marry her. They married that November and had two sons, Michael and Joel, before their 1951 divorce.

She was married to Bill Darrid from 1965 until his 1992 death, but she remained on amicable terms with her first husband, appearing with him in several movies such as 2003's "It Runs in the Family," which also starred other members of the Douglas clan.

Douglas began her professional work in a minor uncredited role in "Keeper of the Flame" in 1942, followed by many movies throughout the '50s and '60s. Her film work continued throughout her life, including a notable turn in Steve Martin's "Planes, Trains, and Automobiles." She focused on television and stage work in the later years of her career, with roles in both "ER" and "The West Wing."

She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Donald Webster.

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God Speed, Diana !<br />Now , you do Rest forever, Amen!

Jennifer Frenkil

February 9, 2020

May, Diana, Rest In the Most Serene Peace, above in Heaven ! Michael Douglas, May God Bless You, and All the beautiful memories of your family forevermore, Amen! My deepest sympathy unto you and the Douglas family for always ! Diana , shall always shine down upon her most heartbroken Earth unto eternity ! May God Bless, you , the Webster family forevermore, !

September 22, 2019

God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the Family's...My condolences

Harry Simpson

July 4, 2017

Godspeed, and thank you for sharing a part of your life with us....

Allison Dupont

March 7, 2016

Rest in Peace.

Acts 25:8

August 1, 2015

Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.

Shari Cifonie

July 31, 2015

Rest in peace. God bless your family

Brenda Carter

July 17, 2015

My one wish is that my life proves to be equal in fulfillment as Diana Douglas. I loved her roles in "ER" and "West Wing." Sleep peacefully, Diana Douglas, until we inherit the many promises in God's word. (Matthew 6:9-10) My deepest sympathy for the loss of a treasured loved one!

July 13, 2015

Diana was simply the best neighbor you could wish for. Her kind generosity was so appreciated. My sympathy goes out to the Douglas, Dill, and Webster families. She will be missed! Carolyn Ann Clark

July 12, 2015

We remember her with great fondness .Our love goes out to all the Dill family and their friends .Catherine and Gordon in France

Susie W

July 9, 2015

To all the Douglas Family Members. Sending much Love and Prayers to you. Such a Lovely Lady. My Heart goes out to each and every one of you. God Bless.

Metropolitan Ephraem Bertolette

July 9, 2015

"Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."-Psalm 116:15. You did the 'best' you could and you did a great job. God be with you.

diana watlington

July 9, 2015

a fine life lived well , Peace to you all.

Ellis Toscano

July 9, 2015

Yit'gadal v'yit'kadash sh'mei raba

July 8, 2015

Dear family , may the God of all comfort be with you all at this time.

July 8, 2015

So sorry about Michael's mom passing. Our sincere condolences to the Douglas family.

July 8, 2015

To The Family Of Diana Douglas
My condolences to the family during this time of sorrow. May the God of peace strengthen and comfort you now and in the days ahead.

L C

July 8, 2015

May God comfort the family during this difficult time.

G Ford

July 8, 2015

My condolences for your loss. May God comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time. Psalms 46:1.

July 7, 2015

I am so sorry for the family's loss. May you have peace through prayer during this difficult time. Philipians 4:6,7

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July 7, 2015

Heartfelt condolences at this sad time. Know that of the many wonderful things she accomplished in this life to her you were the ones she's cherished most. Allow her to live on in the many things she taught you.May God bless

Farrow

July 6, 2015

1 Corn. 15: 22For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive.

Christy Flowers

July 6, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Prayers are with the Douglas Family. God Bless. RIP Diana.

CJ

July 6, 2015

To the Douglas Family, May the true God soothe your pain and heal your hearts(1Cor 15:26)

July 6, 2015

Condolences to the family. May Almighty God be with you and comfort you. 2 Cor 1:2,3

July 6, 2015

My deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. We look to God's guidance and strength during these difficult times. He states in his Word at Psalms 29:11, "He will give strength to his people. He will bless his people with peace."

July 6, 2015

With deepest sympathy to the Douglas family.
May the God of Comfort (Psalm 83:18) grant you the needed strength and the sweetest peace during your time of grief. And may you always cherish the many fond memories of times spent with your beautiful Diana.
Juanita, Florida

July 6, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

July 5, 2015

My deepest condolences to the Douglas
family.
May the God of love console your heart
during and after this difficult time.
My sincere and heartfelt prayers are
with the family.
(2 Peter 3:13)

~TEM

Juliet Metz-Pavich

July 5, 2015

Bless You and your Family for your perseverance & vitality in the havoc of hollywood.

Dwayne Bickham,Sr.

July 5, 2015

In God's care rest in peace

robert arensen

July 5, 2015

I almost had the chance of meeting you in Bermuda . God rest and God loves you

July 5, 2015

Real hope for the future.Romans 15:4.

July 5, 2015

God is near to those that are broken at heart over someone that we love dearly that falls to sleep in death. My the God of comfort be with you and your family.

Deandra Danielovitch

July 5, 2015

One great lady.
She was always cordial to all familee.

DS

July 5, 2015

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

M Newsom

July 5, 2015

Deepest Condolences to the Douglas family. We
know she is at peace now. God bless this lovely lady & her beautiful family.

July 5, 2015

My condolences to The Douglas Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with Fiana. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.

July 5, 2015

Sorry for your loss, may you find comfort in John 6:40.

July 5, 2015

love you

July 5, 2015

love you !! !!

Scott Chamberland

July 5, 2015

Please accept my Deepest Sympathies

Sheila

July 5, 2015

God bless you Diana and all those who love you. Rest in eternal Peace.

John, Carol, Gary and Tammy Siebert

July 5, 2015

This goes out to Michael, Joel, Kirk, Catherine and their children, we (John, Carol, Gary and Tammy Siebert at the former Siebert Accounting & Tax Service) would like to send our deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of loss. She was blessed with such a long life, hopefully it was a very satisfying one at that and it brought her and her family great joy. May your family, friends and faith see you through this difficult time and help you cope with this loss.

Richard Herrick

July 4, 2015

R.I.P.

B

July 4, 2015

May this beautiful woman be resting in peace in the glorious Heavens, She will be dearly missed.

c k

July 4, 2015

My condolences to the family of Diana Douglas, so sorry for your loss, soon God promises that pain, suffering and even death will be no more (Revalation 21:4)

Adrian Barnette

July 4, 2015

We'll miss you !

Rr

July 4, 2015

My condolences to the family,

God gives us a real promise of a future when death and all suffering will be more.

Gene Dukes

July 4, 2015

Thank you for your son, Michael! Please accept my sympathy for the families!

July 4, 2015

R.I.P.MAY THE COMFORTS OF GOD,BE WITH HER ALWAYS.BLESS YOU ALL.

Jane Dowling

July 4, 2015

God bless you and your loved ones ~ Rest in peace.

H Taylor

July 4, 2015

May the loving memories of your dear loved one forever be cherished in your heart.

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