Donald Sutherland — the beloved actor who starred in films like “MASH,” “The Dirty Dozen,” “The Hunger Games,” and “Ordinary People” — has passed away after a long battle with illness.
The Canadian actor died in Miami at the age of 88.
“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” his son, Kiefer, 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.”
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… pic.twitter.com/3EdJB03KKT
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) June 20, 2024
Throughout his over seven-decade career, Sutherland will be remembered as one of entertainment’s most versatile and respected actors — never receiving an Academy Award, but honored with an Honorary Oscar in 2017 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
His accolades include a Supporting Actor Emmy for HBO’s “Citizen X,” a Golden Globe for the same role, a Best Supporting Actor Golden Globe for HBO’s “Path to War,” seven other Golden Globe nominations, and another Emmy nomination.
Last year, Canada Post issued a stamp in Sutherland’s honor, adding to his other accomplishments like stars on the Canadian and Hollywood Walks of Fame and being made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
Beyond the awards, Sutherland’s work speaks for itself. His versatile roles ranged from playing a villain in “The Hunger Games” franchise to a caring father in “Ordinary People” to an anti-authoritarian Army medic in “MASH” — establishing him as a major star in 1970.
Other notable works on his extensive resume include “National Lampoon’s Animal House,” “JFK,” “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Pride and Prejudice,” “Space Cowboys,” and many more.
He is survived by his wife since 1972 Francine Racette, his daughter Rachel Sutherland, his four sons — Kiefer, Rossif, Angus, and Roeg Sutherland — and four grandchildren.
