Kirk Douglas leaves his fortune to charity, not his son

Kirk Douglas left his $61 million fortune to charity, not his son Michael, The Mirror reported.

The actor who passed away aged 104 shared his $61m fortune by giving away $50million to be distributed through the Douglas Foundation. The beneficieries include St Lawrence University, Westwood's Sinai Temple, which houses the Kirk and Anne Douglas Childhood Center; Culver City's Kirk Douglas Theatre and Children's Hospital Los Angeles.

Michael Douglas is not in need as his net worth is estimated to be roughly $300 million.