
With decades spent in the spotlight, it's probably not all too surprising to hear that Jerry Douglas amassed an impressive fortune before his death. According to Idol Net Worth, the actor was thought to be worth around $5 million, much of which was amassed from his acting credits. That put him on a par with his wife, Kym Douglas, who Biography Daily reports also has a net worth of around $5 million.
But along with Jerry's big bank balance came a big heart. Jerry advocated for numerous charities, and his philanthropic efforts most certainly paid him back one hundred-fold. He actually met Kym while she was hosting the "Jerry Lewis Muscular Dystrophy Telethon" – and he was taking part to raise awareness – all the way back in 1983.
Jerry is no stranger to hard work, either. The actor opened up about how his tough past job helped him to relate to his roles while speaking to Soap Opera Digest in 2006, despite his character, John Abbott, and his family being one of the more glitzy on the soap.
Speaking about Abbott's costume during his prison stint, Jerry shared that it reminded him of what he used to wear when he worked for his dad's waste business before hitting it big. He said he'd wear "jeans and a jean shirt" to work every day, admitting, "It's a little different than John's suit and tie, but I've played enough heavies in my early life to be comfortable."
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