'Love you with all my heart!' Catherine Zeta-Jones' son Dylan posts heart-warming snap with screen legend granddad Kirk Douglas as relatives celebrate his 101st birthday
On Saturday, Kirk Douglas cemented his status not only as one of Hollywood's most legendary actors but also one of the longest living, as he marked his 101st birthday.
And his grandson Dylan Douglas - whose parents are Catherine Zeta-Jones and son Michael Douglas - wasted no time in paying tribute to his famous relative, when he took to Instagram to share a heart-warming snapshot of himself with the star.
Alongside the image, which showed the 17-year-old lovingly planting a kiss on the cheek of his smiling grandfather, Dylan wrote: 'Happy birthday 101 years and still sexy love you with all my heart Pappy.'
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Big celebration: Kirk Douglas' grandson Dylan Douglas took to Instagram to pay tribute to the star, as he marked his 101st birthday on Saturday
The tribute was one of a number posted on social media by the Spartacus star's decedents, with Dylan's 38-year-old half-brother Cameron Douglas also taking to the photo-sharing app, where he shared a selection of snaps of Kirk spanning decades.
'Here’s to 101 years of art, inspiration, and philanthropy...still going strong! Happy Birthday Pappy! #Livinglegend,' wrote the actor, who is expecting the imminent arrival of his daughter with girlfriend Viviane Thibes.
Dylan's mother also paid tribute to her father-in-law on Instagram, sharing a shot of herself hugging the actor as he perched himself on her knee.
Make a wish! Sitting beside his wife Anne Douglas, the star blew out a single candle on his cake
Snap: Kirk's daughter-in-law Catherine Zeta-Jones also shared a snap of herself with him
Time to celebrate: At the bash, Kirk was joined by his sons (L-R) Michael and Joel Douglas
Decorated: The sweet treat was decorated with an array of petals, and his age on the front
She wrote: '101 today!!!! My darling Pappy on my knee. Happy Birthday to my wonderful, inspirational and loving father in law, Kirk. Love you with all my heart.'
According to Deadline's Pete Hammond, Kirk's 73-year-old son Michael flew from New York to California especially to join in the festivities - before jetted back to the East Coast in anticipation of becoming a grandfather via Cameron.
While Deadline reports that Michael's wife of 17 years Catherine wasn't able to make to the gathering, it's said that she relied on the wonders of technology to spread good tidings, singing Kirk a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday via FaceTime.
Among the family members also in attendance at the lunchtime bash were Kirk's son Joel - who 'posed for a photo with Michael and Kirk, spelling out 101 with their fingers' - and his actress granddaughter Kelsey Douglas, who is set to turn 25.
Tribute: Cameron Douglas, who is set to imminently become a father, paid tribute to the star
Honoured: Cameron, who is Michael's eldest son, shared a shot of Kirk and his wife Anne Douglas last month, as she was honoured for her work with the homeless
Milestone: Last year, when the star turned 100, his relatives also flooded social media with snapshots of themselves celebrating with the star
And, of course, Anne Douglas, his 98-year-old wife of 63 years, was by his side for the celebration, which attracted the likes of Hollywood power players Ron Meyer and Jeffrey Katzenberg.
Last year, Oscar recipient Kirk's 100th birthday was celebrated with a party that was just as much of a hot ticket, with Steven Spielberg expressing his admiration for the silver screen legend in a gushing speech.
'I used to think 100 was a number that was the impossible dream,' he began, before explaining how impressed he was with 'what you have done with your life'.
After reminding Kirk that he was an 'honorary member of the Spielberg family', the movie mogul delivered what was perhaps the ultimate compliment.
A big fan: During Kirk's 100th birthday celebration, film-maker Steven Spielberg had nothing but admiration for the screen legend
Recognising greatness: Studio executive Jeffrey Katezenberg was on hand to celebrate with Kirk both last year (pictured) and this year
'I wanted to come here and say I've been shooting movies and television shows for 47 years now and I've worked with the best of them and you're the only movie star I ever met,' he gushed.
He continued, 'there is something that you have that no one else ever had... When you watch Kirk's performance in anything, in anything he's ever done, you cannot take your eyes off of him. It's not possible to look away from him.'
Spielberg called it an optimistic ferocity and it's something he challenges all his actors to achieve in his films.
'You're a miracle man,' the Raiders Of The Lost Ark director concluded.
Family: Kirk's granddaughter Kelsey Douglas often uploads snaps of herself with her family
Here's to many more years! The star is regularly celebrated on social media by his relatives
He's got the moves: Last year, Dylan took to Instagram to share a video of Kirk dancing away
Agile: The Oscar recipient displayed his agility as he pulled out his best moves for the clip
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