Michael Douglas mourns the death of step-mother Anne

In yet another blow, Michael Douglas lost stepmother, Anne Douglas at 102, as confirmed by ABC News.

“It is with great sadness that the Douglas family announces the passing of their matriarch, Anne Douglas, peacefully at home in Beverly Hills this afternoon at age 102,” the estate recounted their humourous tale of love.

“Anne Buydens first met the movie star in 1953 when he offered her a job as his publicist while in Paris to film ‘Act of Love.’ She said no in flawless English. She also refused his phoned invitation to dinner a few hours later, opting for scrambled eggs at home instead,” the statement read. “Unused to turndowns by women, but really needing her skills, he campaigned to change her mind — at least about the short-term job. And so began a working arrangement that turned into mutual respect and love, in part fostered by her wicked sense of humor and his ability to appreciate it.”

Kirk made the marriage proposal a year later.

“The couple flew to Las Vegas on Saturday afternoon, May 29, 1954, after Kirk left the studio. It wasn’t romantic, but it was legal and her new husband vowed that someday he would marry her again in a big celebration,” the Douglas family recalled. “He kept that promise for their 50th anniversary on May 29, 2004.”

Kirk and Anne, who were married for 66 years, shared two sons together, Peter and the late Eric Douglas. Last year, the family lost Kirk.

“Anne was more than a stepmother, and never ‘wicked.’ She brought out the best in all of us, especially our father,” Michael said. “Dad would never have had the career he did without Anne’s support and partnership. Catherine and I and the children adored her; she will always be in our hearts.”