Michael Douglas Says Jack Nicholson is Well but Out of Sight
WHO:
The Independent - Michael Douglas, 82, gave an update on Jack Nicholson, 89, describing him as well and saying, “I still see him, but he is fine.”
The Independent - Nicholson’s daughter Lorraine shared a photo of him with family and friends, including singer Joni Mitchell. Lorraine has described her father as her mentor and an inspiration.
The Independent - Actor Carol Kane, who appeared with Nicholson in *Carnal Knowledge* and *The Last Detail*, said she still checks in with him and that he is “still Jack.”
Rolling Stone Music - Douglas called Nicholson his longtime friend and said, “He deserves it.”
WHAT:
The Independent - Michael Douglas said, “I would have liked to have acted with Jack.”
The Independent - Douglas said Nicholson is no longer working and has “disappeared” from public view. He described Nicholson as walking around near his house in slippers.
The Independent - Nicholson has not acted since *How Do You Know* and has rarely been photographed since.
The Independent - Nicholson has not officially announced his retirement. He is a three-time Oscar winner; *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest* won him his first Best Actor Academy Award.
The Independent - Douglas won an Oscar for producing *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest*. He acquired the rights to Ken Kesey’s novel from his father, Kirk Douglas.
The Independent - Nicholson’s acting credits include *Five Easy Pieces*, *Chinatown*, *Batman*, *A Few Good Men* and *As Good as It Gets*.
The Independent - Douglas’s memoir, *One Helluva Ride*, discusses his marriage to Catherine Zeta-Jones and flings with Kathleen Turner and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
WHERE:
The Independent - Douglas spoke at an event in Wales while promoting his memoir, *One Helluva Ride*.
The Independent - Douglas spoke about Nicholson at an event in Swansea.
The Independent - Douglas said Nicholson spends time near his house. Nicholson was also pictured at a Lakers game with his son Ray.
WHEN:
The Independent - Nicholson’s last acting role was in *How Do You Know* (2010).
The Independent - *One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest* was released in 1975; Nicholson’s listed credits include films from 1970, 1974, 1989, 1992 and 1997.
WHY:
The Independent - Douglas said Nicholson “deserves” time away from work and that he understands because Nicholson is a few years older than him.
HOW:
The Independent - Douglas said Nicholson is “up there by his house and walking around in his slippers.”
The Independent - Douglas said he still sees Nicholson. Lorraine shared a photo of him on Instagram; music producer Lou Adler reportedly told the *WTF* podcast that Nicholson prefers “sitting under a tree and reading a book.”
Michael Douglas says longtime friend Jack Nicholson is doing well, despite avoiding public appearances. Nicholson has stopped acting but hasn't officially announced retirement, Douglas said at an event. His daughter recently shared a family photo, while Douglas says he still visits Nicholson.