Donald Sutherland Tributes poured in on social media as Hollywood mourned the 88-year-old actor’s death on Thursday.
“It is with a heavy heart that I inform you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. Passed awayHis son Kiefer Sutherland wrote on social media, “I personally consider him one of the most important actors in the history of film. He was never afraid of any role, whether good, bad or ugly. He did what he loved and no one can ask for more. A life well lived.”
Director Ron Howard expressed his admiration for Sutherland in a tweet shared on X. “I had the privilege of directing him in #Backdraft,” he wrote. “One of the most intelligent, interesting and entertaining film actors of all time. Incredible range, creative courage and dedication to serving story and audience with supreme excellence.”
‘M*A*S*H’ and ‘Hunger Games’ star Donald Sutherland dies at 88
Donald Sutherland is remembered as one of Hollywood’s finest actors. (Manuel Romano/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Ben Stiller responded to Kiefer’s message, saying, “Sending love and lots of respect.”
The Canadian actor began his film career with “The Dirty Dozen” and “Kelly’s Heroes” and became known for roles in “Animal House”, “Backdraft”, “Six Degrees of Separation” and “Pride and Prejudice”.
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Donald, who also earned two awards. Golden Globes and a Critics’ Choice Award winner, he was known for portraying unique characters in dozens of film and television roles.
Director Edgar Wright paid tribute to Sutherland as one of his favourite actors, praising his “enchanting screen presence”.
“Rest in peace to the great Donald Sutherland. He was my favorite actor and always had a captivating screen presence. He starred in two of my all-time favorite and most influential films – ‘Don’t Look Now’ and 1978’s ‘Invasion of the Bodysnatchers,'” Wright tweeted.
“But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his great filmography; a funny, brief, but also intense and dramatic presence in many memorable films, starting with his success in ‘The Dirty Dozen’, and then an incredible run in the 70s, 80s and beyond with films like ‘M*A*S*H’, ‘Kelly’s Heroes’, ‘Little Murders’, ‘Klute’, ‘Don’t Look Now’, ‘The Day of the Locust’, ‘Ordinary People’ and ‘JFK’, among many others. I also love his early appearances in ‘Dr. Terror’s House of Horrors’ and ‘The World Ten Times Over’, as well as his extremely silly cameo in ‘Kentucky Fried Movie’.”
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Cary Elwes commented on Kiefer’s Instagram post, “So sad. Our hearts are breaking for you. So grateful to have known and worked with him. Sending our love.”
Elijah Wood shared a photo of a smiling young Donald and wrote, “Oh man. Goodbye Donald Sutherland.”
Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea wrote, “Saw Klute last week. Donald Sutherland repeatedly displayed incredible screen presence, he’s one of the greatest. God bless.”
Actress Kristy Swanson wrote, “My heart is with you Kiefer. He was and always will be a beautiful person. May he rest in peace and love.”
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Comedian Dane Cook shared, “Donald Sutherland had one of the most wonderful voices on screen, his eyes could be haunting or heartbreaking. I felt like he was dancing without movement whenever he was on screen. Condolences to his family. What a rare and exciting life he lived until he was 88.”
Sutherland studied at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. (Bardo Fabiani/Getty Images)
Sutherland was long considered one of the best actors never to be nominated for an Academy Award. (Dave Hogan/Getty Images)
Birth st john, canadaSutherland suffered from a number of illnesses during childhood, including infantile paralysis, rheumatoid fever, and spinal meningitis.
Earlier this year Sutherland announced that Memoirs about his life The book was a work in progress and was scheduled to be published in November.
“Donald Sutherland has left an indelible mark on the industry since his life-changing role in ‘MASH’ catapulted him into the public eye nearly sixty years ago,” publisher Crown said in a statement.
Written by Donald Sutherland, “Made Up, But Still True” is the actor’s first work as a writer. (Crown)
“With his raw honesty and wonderful sense of humor, the celebrated actor has chronicled his life in this generation-defining book, cataloging in powerful detail his many experiences with death, his loving relationships with his parents, and the behind-the-scenes stories of the films he starred in.”
“Made Up, But Still True” is Sutherland’s first work as a writer.
Sutherland is survived by his wife Francine Racette, daughter Rachel, and four sons, Kiefer, Rossif, Angus and Rog.
