Donald Sutherland died Thursday in Miami at the age of 88. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, broke the news in a statement on X. “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my father, Donald Sutherland,” Kiefer captioned a childhood photo of himself with his father. “Personally, I consider him one of the most important actors in the history of cinema. He never flinched from playing the good, the bad or the ugly. He loved his job and did what he loved. You couldn't ask for more. A life well lived.”
The best known are: hunger game, mash, Kluteand Ordinary people, Sutherland had an acting career spanning six decades and received an Honorary Academy Award in 2017. Following the news of his death, X's official account posted: hunger game movie “We asked the kindest man in the world to play the most corrupt, ruthless dictator the world has ever seen. Donald Sutherland's acting ability and craft have enabled him to reinvent one of the many unforgettable characters that have defined his legendary career,” they wrote. On social media, fans looked back on their favorite Sutherland roles, while actors and directors shared their favorite memories.
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda posted a photo of her and Sutherland on the set of the 1971 film. Klute. She wrote that Sutherland was “a brilliant actor and a complex character who shared many adventures with me.”
Helen Mirren
Sutherland co-starred with Helen Mirren. Leisure seekersIn a statement published in Variety, he said, “Donald Sutherland was one of the brightest actors I have ever worked with. He possessed an incredible inquisitive mind and a vast knowledge of many subjects. He combined this brilliant intellect with deep sensitivity and a seriousness about his profession that made him a legend in the world of cinema. He was both my colleague and my friend, and I will miss him.”
Michael Douglas
Michael Douglas starred in the 1994 mystery thriller Disclosure She posted a photo of the two of them together on Instagram, writing, “What a wonderful, talented and inquisitive man. May Donald Sutherland rest in peace.”
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