One of my favourite Hollywood actors died last week at the age of 103. My earliest recollection of Kirk Douglas was in the 1960 epic historical movie Spartacus in which he played the title role, inspired by the life story of Spartacus, the leader of a slave revolt in Roman antiquity, and the events of the Third Servile War.
With his distinctive voice, strapping physique, cleft chin and his display of courage, bravery and leadership in the movie, to me he was my hero and quintessential man of honour to the end.
