Times of India·
Michael Douglas lied twice to get out of getting drafted for the Vietnam War
Renowned actor Michael Douglas opened up about his experience with the Vietnam War draft, revealing how a diagnosis of spondylitis spared him from service. His father, the legendary Kirk Douglas, intervened to ensure the medical details remained vague. To emphasize his struggles, Michael wore a brace during a follow-up exam, ultimately landing a 1-Y classification, allowing him to avoid deployment unless absolutely necessary.
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