Michael Douglas Was Wheelchair-Bound, 'Looked Frail' at Disney World

By Zach Dionne Posted Dec 17th 2010 08:05AM

'Frail,' Wheelchair-Bound Michael Douglas Wasn't So Healthy at Disney World

Michael Douglas was spotted at Disney World recently, confined to a mobility scooter while wife Catherine Zeta-Jones and their two children explored the park and its rides. The 66-year-old star has been on the mend after battling throat cancer for much of 2010.

"While Douglas appeared energized for the cameras, posing in a number of set-up shots, behind-the-scenes his recovery was taking its toll," RadarOnline.com reports.

An onlooker told Radar that Douglas "looked frail and sick -- he most definitely looked like he needed the wheelchair."

According to close friend Allen Burry, Douglas has been on a strength-building diet after his intensive chemotherapy and radiation treatments.

"Michael has to eat a lot now to gain back the weight and help him find his strength again," Burry says. "That's one of the hardest things when you have been through the medication and treatment. He needs to gain weight."

Douglas is rumored to have dropped from 175 lbs. to a mere 139 during his treatment.

"Michael can't yet return to work and he can't work out physically, he has been ordered to take it easy and get his energy level up," Burry tells Radar.

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Friday 17 December

By Marie

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I think it's great that he is out and about with his family; if that is him in the picture? I don't trust media at all. I pray for his full recovery. God speed, Michael Douglas.

By Linda

What a horrible article! I think its great that he was able to go to Disney World with his family. Disney World requires A LOT of exhausting walking for even healthy people. Of course he needed the scooter as he recovers. My family went to Disney after my husband had cancer and I forced him to use the scooter to preserve his energy so we could have a nice family vacation. It was the smartest move in the world, and after a few days of constant running around on sore feet my daughter and I were fighting him to get to use that scooter next! I am so glad Michael Douglas got to go on the trip and who cares if he was in a scooter!

By WT

God Bless. All cancers are bad, but throat cancer is especially so. Its amazing what the medical research and doctors can do nowadays. My buddy went thru throat cancer treatments (surgery, chemo, and radiation) in 2009. The treatments were very tough on his body, but he's alive and recovering. Hopefully, Michael Douglas will do as well.

By Rashid ali

one of the biggest problems with young writters that work for AOL is that they are very young and insensitive to the older populations of Americans, regardless of there status in life.

Saturday 18 December

By ROBERT

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Mr. Douglas: Pull a Gordan Gecco on that cancer and GET WELL SOON !!!!!

By Greg

Stage IV is the final stage so unless a miracle occurs he is pretty much done for. My older brother was in stage IV for three years after being diagnosed and chose to have no treatment at all. For him it was a quality of life issue.I wouldn't wish those years on my worst enemy!

By Terry

Michael, All of your fans worldwide are sending you positive energy and best wishes for your recovery. Keep fighting and enjoying everyday with your family and friends.

By annzo123

I love Michael,I just dont understand why he is at disney world at this fragile time of his recovery. Its not the thing to do after chemo and radiation.I just want to take him home feed him and take care of him.

By SHERRY

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GOD IS STILL IN CONTROL AND HE DO HAVE THE LAST WORD SO IN THE MEANTIME ,LET'S PRAY FOR MICHAEL'S RECOVERY HE IS A NICE FATHER
AND HUSBAND AND FRIEN TO ALL OF US WE HAVE ENJOYED HIM ENTAINING US WITH HIS MOVIES, SO LET US PRAY FOR HIM TO GET HIS STRENGTH AND ENERGY BACK.
MERRY XMAS MICHAEL TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.

By YellowRose3218

The truth is no one but Michael, and his family and doctors, know exactly how Michael is doing.
If Michael wanted everyone to know how he is doing, he would have done a press conference by now. This is a private matter for the family only.
Michael and his family, will be in my prayers tonight.

By vince

What better place to spend and enjoy his family then Disney World.I wish you the best Michael.Stage 4 cancer is a bleak prognosis,but,people have beat it.

By Hmmm

And so are you real proud of this report? You're violating the mans right to his dignity. BACK OFF !

By basicinstinct

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Im sure the wheelchair was to get in front of the line.

Sunday 19 December

You define the word Idiot!!!

By Cammy

God can heal and also science. I hope one or both works a miracle for him. God Bless

By Heyes

Screw you Michael..stop making lousy movies!!..

By deadwing

i lost my dad to cancer get well soon mike my prayers are with you

By Bruce

And he is still alive and fighting.
I hope he wins beacuse his win is a win for us all.

Now get better damn it and get back to work. we need some more good movies to watch

By tjl

The man is dying with courage and dignity. Not being harsh, just realistic.

By Suzy

"Michael Douglas confined to a mobility scooter." I was lmao when
I read that sentence. My husband and I went to Disney World, in April and in October of this year. On both occasions, I rented a scooter, and although it helped me get around, b/c of my bad neck
and back I certainly wasn't "confined" to it. Neither was Michael
Douglas! Do you know JUST how many people rent those scooters? There are as many scooters rented by folks in Disney, as baby carriages, if not more! Just b/c you're in a scooter doesn't mean
you are wheelchair bound! Get your facts straight! I wish Michael Douglas the best of everything, and a quick recovery!!!!

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