Donald Sutherland has heartbreakingly passed away at age 88, with his family sharing the news on social media in a touching tribute.
The Canadian actor had a career in Hollywood spanning over seven decades and was awarded a number of accolades, including Emmy, Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards. In recent years, he is known for portraying President Snow in The Hunger Games. Donald’s cause of death has not been shared.
Sharing the news via X, his 57-year-old son Kiefer wrote: “With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.”
Kiefer shared a black and white picture with his late father to announce the news, as a number of tributes were made in the comments. Following in his dad’s footsteps, Kiefer is also a successful actor, known for starring in shows such as Designated Survivor, The Lost Boys, Stand By Me and 24.
Alongside Kiefer, Donald – who hailed from Saint John in Canada – is survived by his wife Francine Racette, kids Roeg, Rossif, Angus, and Rachel and four grandchildren. Deadline reports that a private celebration of life will be held by the family.
Donald’s wife is also an actress and is best known for her performances in Au revoir les enfants, Lumière and The Disappearance.
While Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall also shared a tribute to the star, writing: “Such sad news! Was always a favorite. Was always wonderful. Broke your heart in ‘Ordinary People’ RIPx”.
Born in New Brunswick, Canada, Donald started as a radio news reporter before moving from Canada to London in the 1950s, where he studiedat the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.
Beginning his career in the 1960s, Donald’s big break in movies was his role in the 1967 World War II drama The Dirty Dozen, in which he played Vernon Pinkley. Going on to amass 200 movie and television credits, he starred in films such as The Dirty Dozen, MASH, Klute and Don’t Look Now.
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