Legendary and beloved actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88 following a battle with what is being described as a long illness.
Sutherland began his acting career in 1960 and has appeared in countless high-profile roles, including starring in films like The Dirty Dozen, MAS*H, Don’t Look Now, JFK, The Italian Job, Pride & Prejudice, and most notably for audiences now, as President Snow in the Hunger Games franchise.
Throughout his career, Sutherland has received tons of accolades for his work. In 1995, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or Movie for his work in Citizen X. He’s also won two Golden Globes for his roles in Citizen X and Path to War. In 2017, he received an honorary Academy Award for his longstanding career and work.
What did Kiefer Sutherland say about Donald’s passing?
In a statement on Sutherland’s passing, Donald’s son Kiefer — also an accomplished actor — confirmed the news on social media and praised his father for being an actor who was “never daunted by a role, good, bad, or ugly.”
“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer Sutherland said on X. “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.”
You can view Kiefer Sutherland’s full post below:
