<p>Late Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was sexually assaulted as a teenager by megastar from the 1960s and 70s, Kirk Douglas, a new book has claimed.</p>

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Wood's sister Lana has made these allegations in 'Little Sister', her upcoming memoir, set for release on November 9.</p>

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As per excerpts from the book published by Associated Press, Douglas attacked Wood in the summer of 1955.</p>

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The alleged assault took place while Wood was shooting for 'The Searchers'.</p>

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Lana Wood reportedly recalls that the Hollywood stars' meeting had been arranged by her mother, Maria Zakharenko, at the reputed Chateau Marmont hotel. Wood's mother had hoped Douglas could help the young actress further her career.</p>

<p>Kirk Douglas was one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors and has featured in iconic films such as 'Spartacus', 'The Bad', 'Beautiful' and 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral', among others.</p>

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<p>"It seemed like a long time passed before Natalie got back into the car and woke me up when she slammed the door shut. She looked awful. She was very dishevelled and very upset, and she and Mom started urgently whispering to each other. I couldn't really hear them or make out what they were saying. Something bad had apparently happened to my sister, but whatever it was, I was apparently too young to be told about it," Lana Wood writes.</p>

<p>Lana Wood, who was eight at the time, says her sister and their mother had agreed that it would ruin Natalie's career to accuse him publicly of attacking her.</p>

<p>The younger sister said that her sister did not tell her what had happened until years later, when Natalie said she was brought into Mr Douglas' suite and "he hurt me, Lana."</p>

<p>Kirk Douglas died in February of 2020 at the age of 103. Rumours of the alleged assault were so strong that after his death, Wood's name was trending along with his own on Twitter.</p>

<p>His actor son Michael Douglas, in a statement issued through his publicist, told The Associated Press, "May they both rest in peace."</p>

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<p>Wood died under mysterious circumstances in November of 1981 after drowning while on a weekend boat trip to Santa Catalina Island in California. Although her death was initially ruled as an accident, her cause of death was changed in 2012 to "drowning and other undetermined factors".</p>

<p>Wood's then husband, Robert Wagner, was named a person of interest by police in 2018 and Lana Wood is one of those who hold him responsible for Natalie's death.</p>


Late Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was sexually assaulted as a teenager by megastar from the 1960s and 70s, Kirk Douglas, a new book has claimed. Wood's sister Lana has made these allegations in 'Little Sister', her upcoming memoir, set for release on November 9.

Late Hollywood actress Natalie Wood was sexually assaulted as a teenager by megastar from the 1960s and 70s, Kirk Douglas, a new book has claimed. Wood's sister Lana has made these allegations in 'Little Sister', her upcoming memoir, set for release on November 9. As per excerpts from the book published by Associated Press, Douglas attacked Wood in the summer of 1955. Also read: Big news! Ariana Grande, Cynthia Erivo to co-star in 'Wicked' movie The alleged assault took place while Wood was shooting for 'The Searchers'. Lana Wood reportedly recalls that the Hollywood stars' meeting had been arranged by her mother, Maria Zakharenko, at the reputed Chateau Marmont hotel. Wood's mother had hoped Douglas could help the young actress further her career. Kirk Douglas was one of Hollywood's most sought-after actors and has featured in iconic films such as 'Spartacus', 'The Bad', 'Beautiful' and 'Gunfight at the O.K. Corral', among others. Also read: ‘Red Notice’ review: All for the star power of Dwayne Johnson, Gal Gadot & Ryan Reynolds "It seemed like a long time passed before Natalie got back into the car and woke me up when she slammed the door shut. She looked awful. She was very dishevelled and very upset, and she and Mom started urgently whispering to each other. I couldn't really hear them or make out what they were saying. Something bad had apparently happened to my sister, but whatever it was, I was apparently too young to be told about it," Lana Wood writes. Lana Wood, who was eight at the time, says her sister and their mother had agreed that it would ruin Natalie's career to accuse him publicly of attacking her. The younger sister said that her sister did not tell her what had happened until years later, when Natalie said she was brought into Mr Douglas' suite and "he hurt me, Lana." Kirk Douglas died in February of 2020 at the age of 103. Rumours of the alleged assault were so strong that after his death, Wood's name was trending along with his own on Twitter. His actor son Michael Douglas, in a statement issued through his publicist, told The Associated Press, "May they both rest in peace." Also read: Following 'Rust' tragedy, Dwayne Johnson to stop using real guns on film sets Wood died under mysterious circumstances in November of 1981 after drowning while on a weekend boat trip to Santa Catalina Island in California. Although her death was initially ruled as an accident, her cause of death was changed in 2012 to "drowning and other undetermined factors". Wood's then husband, Robert Wagner, was named a person of interest by police in 2018 and Lana Wood is one of those who hold him responsible for Natalie's death.

Hollywood legend Kirk Douglas assaulted actor Natalie Wood, new book claims

<p>Michael Douglas honoured his late father Kirk Douglas on&nbsp;the one-year anniversary of the Hollywood icon's death. Michael took to his Instagram to pay tribute&nbsp;to Kirk who died on February 5 at the age of 103.</p>

<p>"Can’t believe it’s been a year since you left us," Michael, 76, wrote alongside a photo of the two. "At 103, you picked a good time to check out. I love you with all my heart! #KirkDouglas."<br />
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<p>His wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, also left a sweet comment, writing, "Love you Pappy🙏🏻😘." Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin, along with other famous faces, also left comments on Michael's post.</p>

<p>Back in December, to celebrate what would have been Kirk's 104th birthday, Michael posted a clip featuring a montage of photos of the father and son duo from across the decades. It also included a voiceover from Michael revealing the best advice he ever got from his father.</p>

<p>"The best advice my father gave me was, 'Whatever you do, you do it to the best of your ability. You leave that job knowing that you couldn't have done any more, and then walk away, you've done the best. Don't look back,'" he says.<br />
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<p>"There wasn't anyone like him. There's another generation, that was the great generation, post-World War II…and Dad was one of kind," Michael said of his father when chatting with ET in May. "I think he's very happy. I know he takes particular pride -- not so much in whatever I worked with and I'm doing with the Motion Picture Television Fund -- but I know he loves Catherine [and] the work that she's doing."</p>

<p>"He always used to tease me. We would call him up and he would be like, 'Enough with you, let me talk to your wife,'" Michael cracked. "He was a flirt until the very end."</p>

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Michael Douglas honoured his late father Kirk Douglas on the one-year anniversary of the Hollywood icon's death. Michael took to his Instagram to pay tribute to Kirk who died on February 5 at the age of 103.

Michael Douglas honoured his late father Kirk Douglas on the one-year anniversary of the Hollywood icon's death. Michael took to his Instagram to pay tribute to Kirk who died on February 5 at the age of 103. "Can’t believe it’s been a year since you left us," Michael, 76, wrote alongside a photo of the two. "At 103, you picked a good time to check out. I love you with all my heart! #KirkDouglas." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Douglas (@michaelkirkdouglas) × His wife, Catherine Zeta-Jones, also left a sweet comment, writing, "Love you Pappy🙏🏻😘." Anthony Hopkins and Alec Baldwin, along with other famous faces, also left comments on Michael's post. Back in December, to celebrate what would have been Kirk's 104th birthday, Michael posted a clip featuring a montage of photos of the father and son duo from across the decades. It also included a voiceover from Michael revealing the best advice he ever got from his father. "The best advice my father gave me was, 'Whatever you do, you do it to the best of your ability. You leave that job knowing that you couldn't have done any more, and then walk away, you've done the best. Don't look back,'" he says. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Michael Douglas (@michaelkirkdouglas) × "There wasn't anyone like him. There's another generation, that was the great generation, post-World War II…and Dad was one of kind," Michael said of his father when chatting with ET in May. "I think he's very happy. I know he takes particular pride -- not so much in whatever I worked with and I'm doing with the Motion Picture Television Fund -- but I know he loves Catherine [and] the work that she's doing." "He always used to tease me. We would call him up and he would be like, 'Enough with you, let me talk to your wife,'" Michael cracked. "He was a flirt until the very end."

Michael Douglas honours his late father and legendary actor Kirk Douglas

<p>Hollywood's Golden age star Kirk Douglas&nbsp;will be included in the 'In Memoriam' section of this year's Academy Awards.&nbsp;<br />
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His <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood-legend-kirk-douglas-dead-at-278947">demise</a> at the age of 103 on Wednesday&nbsp;led to overwhelming tributes from the Hollywood film fraternity.<br />
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As per news agency, the tributes resulted in end moment edits to the 'in memoriam' package, which had been completed earlier but was re-edited to incorporate the screen icon.</p>

<p><strong>Also, see</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/kirk-douglas-a-star-of-hollywoods-golden-age-279030#jewish-boy-in-america-279003">Kirk Douglas no more at 103: Meet the star of Hollywood's Golden Age</a><br />
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However, it is not clear yet if the Oscars will have any other tributes to one of the golden era Hollywood members. Given Douglas's&nbsp;stature in the industry, it didn't come as a surprise that the Academy modified then&nbsp;Memoriam&nbsp;section to include the veteran actor. But, in the past, the organization has faced blowback for failing to include major filmmakers and performers in its list of the departed.<br />
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In 2019, the Oscars were criticized for ignoring 'Singin&nbsp;in the Rain'&nbsp;director Stanley Donen, Oscar-nominee Sondra Locke, and Oscar-nominee Carol Channing in the 'In Memoriam'&nbsp;reel.<br />
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Kirk Douglas became a leading box-office star in the 50s and 60s, primarily known for serious dramas, westerns, and war films, including his first starring role in the 1960 film 'Spartacus'. Douglas got&nbsp;three Oscar nominations in his lifetime and an honorary Academy Award for his illustrious career.</p>

<p>He is also credited with helping to end the Hollywood Black List when he hired Dalton Trumbo to write the screenplay for 'Spartacus'.&nbsp;</p>


Hollywood's Golden age star Kirk Douglas will be included in the 'In Memoriam' section of this year's Academy Awards. His demise at the age of 103 on Wednesday led to overwhelming tributes from the Hollywood film fraternity.

Hollywood's Golden age star Kirk Douglas will be included in the 'In Memoriam' section of this year's Academy Awards. His demise at the age of 103 on Wednesday led to overwhelming tributes from the Hollywood film fraternity. As per news agency, the tributes resulted in end moment edits to the 'in memoriam' package, which had been completed earlier but was re-edited to incorporate the screen icon. Also, see Kirk Douglas no more at 103: Meet the star of Hollywood's Golden Age However, it is not clear yet if the Oscars will have any other tributes to one of the golden era Hollywood members. Given Douglas's stature in the industry, it didn't come as a surprise that the Academy modified then Memoriam section to include the veteran actor. But, in the past, the organization has faced blowback for failing to include major filmmakers and performers in its list of the departed. In 2019, the Oscars were criticized for ignoring 'Singin in the Rain' director Stanley Donen, Oscar-nominee Sondra Locke, and Oscar-nominee Carol Channing in the 'In Memoriam' reel. Kirk Douglas became a leading box-office star in the 50s and 60s, primarily known for serious dramas, westerns, and war films, including his first starring role in the 1960 film 'Spartacus'. Douglas got three Oscar nominations in his lifetime and an honorary Academy Award for his illustrious career. He is also credited with helping to end the Hollywood Black List when he hired Dalton Trumbo to write the screenplay for 'Spartacus'.

Kirk Douglas to be included in Oscars 'In Memoriam' as a last-minute addition

In one of the biggest losses that Hollywood incurred today, legendary actor Kirk Douglas died at the age of 103. With a career spanning over six decades and having starred in more than 90 films including some classics like ‘Spartacus’ and ‘Ace in the Hole’, Kirk is today remembered as one of the greatest actors of all time.

In one of the biggest losses that Hollywood incurred today, legendary actor Kirk Douglas died at the age of 103. With a career spanning over six decades and having starred in more than 90 films including some classics like ‘Spartacus’ and ‘Ace in the Hole’, Kirk is today remembered as one of the greatest actors of all time. His son, ace filmmaker and actor Michael Douglas announced the news on Instagram and he wrote that he is ‘proud’ to be his son. He wrote, "It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103. To the world, he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to." He ended his honourary post with, “Dad - I love you so much and I am so proud to be your son. #KirkDouglas.” View this post on Instagram It is with tremendous sadness that my brothers and I announce that Kirk Douglas left us today at the age of 103. To the world he was a legend, an actor from the golden age of movies who lived well into his golden years, a humanitarian whose commitment to justice and the causes he believed in set a standard for all of us to aspire to. But to me and my brothers Joel and Peter he was simply Dad, to Catherine, a wonderful father-in-law, to his grandchildren and great grandchild their loving grandfather, and to his wife Anne, a wonderful husband. Kirk's life was well lived, and he leaves a legacy in film that will endure for generations to come, and a history as a renowned philanthropist who worked to aid the public and bring peace to the planet. Let me end with the words I told him on his last birthday and which will always remain true. Dad- I love you so much and I am so proud to be your son. #KirkDouglas A post shared by Michael Douglas (@michaelkirkdouglas) on Feb 5, 2020 at 3:33pm PST × Michael’s wife and actress Catherine Zeta-Jones also posted a black and white photo of him and hers as she can be seen planting a kiss on his cheek. She wrote, “To my darling Kirk, I shall love you for the rest of my life. I miss you already. Sleep tight.” View this post on Instagram To my darling Kirk, I shall love you for the rest of my life. I miss you already. Sleep tight... A post shared by Catherine Zeta-Jones (@catherinezetajones) on Feb 5, 2020 at 5:18pm PST × Hollywood and Bollywood celebs took to their social media profiles to honour his life and contribution to world cinema. Director Steven Spielberg said in a statement, "Kirk retained his movie star charisma right to the end of his wonderful life and I'm honored to have been a small part of his last 45 years. I will miss his handwritten notes, letters and fatherly advice, and his wisdom and courage -- even beyond such a breathtaking body of work -- are enough to inspire me for the rest of mine." Sylvester Stallone wrote on Instagram, "The last great giant of my cinema heroes has passed on to Infinite glory. Amazing artist ... the likes of which we will never see again!" View this post on Instagram KIRK DOUGLAS!!! The last great giant of my cinema heroes has passed on to Infinite glory. Amazing artist... the likes of which we will never ever see again! A post shared by Sly Stallone (@officialslystallone) on Feb 5, 2020 at 3:51pm PST × Ron Meyer, the vice chairman of NBCUniversal, the studio behind ‘Spartacus’ said, "I've personally known the Douglas family for over 40 years. Kirk was an extraordinary man, dedicated husband and father, a loving grandfather, and one of the most iconic actors of his time." Filmmaker and actor Rob Reiner wrote, "Kirk Douglas will always be an icon in the pantheon of Hollywood. He put himself on the line to break the blacklist. My love goes out to my friend Michael and the whole family." KIrk Douglas will always be an icon in the pantheon of Hollywood. He put himself on the line to break the blacklist. My love goes out to my friend Michael and the whole family. — Rob Reiner (@robreiner) February 5, 2020 × Star Trek's William Shatner tweeted, "Condolences to the family of Kirk Douglas. What an incredible icon he was in this industry!" Condolences to the family of Kirk Douglas. What an incredible icon he was in this industry! 😞 — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 5, 2020 × Bollywood actor Ali Fazal also tweeted, "What a man. RIP #KirkDouglas." What a man . RIP #KirkDouglas pic.twitter.com/yThxAUECWj — Ali Fazal M / میر علی فضل / अली (@alifazal9) February 6, 2020 × Kirk Douglas had first suffered a stroke in 1996 but was fine post that. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Anne Buydens, and his three sons Michael, Joel, and Eric. The legendary star recently appeared at the Golden Globes 2018 to present the award for best screenplay. He came to the stage on a wheelchair accompanied by his daughter-in-law Catherine as he received a standing ovation. Kirk Douglas, one of the most famous actors of all time and father to actor Michael Douglas, has died. He was 103. Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/oZOSOWxHMk — Golden Globe Awards (@goldenglobes) February 5, 2020 ×

Hollywood, Bollywood celebs pay tribute to legendary actor Kirk Douglas on his death

Kirk Douglas no more at 103: Meet the star of Hollywood's Golden Age