'Grateful' Zeta-Jones burst into tears when Douglas beat cancer

Catherine Zeta-Jones burst into tears when she heard Michael Douglas tumour had disappeared.

The 'Wall Street' actor endured a gruelling chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment after he was diagnosed with throat cancer six months ago and his wife failed to control her emotions after the 66-year-old star was given the news his treatment had worked.

Michael said: “She had a good cry when she heard. I can't tell you I was jumping up and clicking my heels. For me, it will probably be two or three months before it will really sink in and feel good."

Zeta-Jones, 41, added her thanks to the medical staff who looked after her husband and declared it was a “fantastic” way to start 2011.

She said: "We are so grateful for the wonderful care Michael has received and of course for this happy news. It's an incredible way to start the New Year."

The couple had a low key celebration with their children Dylan, 10, and Carys, seven, where they dined on oysters and toasted with non-alcoholic cocktails.

Although drinking and smoking are believed to be two of the main causes of throat cancer, Michael allowed himself a glass of wine but admitted "it didn't taste good."

The actor – who lost 32lbs during his treatment – is now "going to be eating much more of an organic diet" in order to prevent the tumour returning.