Michael Douglas Says He Had a Resurgence After Cancer Fight

Catherine Zeta-Jones and Michael Douglas pose on the red carpet while attending the AARP Movies for Grownups Gala Countdown Lunch on Thursday (December 3) in New York City.

The 71-year-old actor was the career achievement honoree at the event and he opened up about life after his cancer fight.

“It’s good to be alive,” Michael said. “Once you come out of that end, you have a resurgence, certainly of energy.”

Other stars at the event included Paul Rudd, Glenn Close, Blythe Danner, David Hyde Pierce, Bob Balaban, and Finding Neverland‘s Laura Michelle Kelly.