June 20th 2024.
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of veteran actor Donald Sutherland. The 88-year-old actor, known for his iconic roles in M*A*S*H, Klute, and The Hunger Games, passed away on Thursday in Miami after battling an illness for some time, according to a statement from his agency, CAA.
His son, Kiefer Sutherland, took to Instagram to share the heartbreaking news with his followers, writing, "With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away." He went on to honor his father's legacy, stating, "I personally think he was 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."
Donald Sutherland's impressive resume spanned over 50 years and included more than 140 film credits. He was known for his intense on-screen presence and received numerous accolades, including an Emmy for his role in the fact-based HBO movie Citizen X and two Golden Globes.
His big break came in 1967 when he was cast in the star-studded film The Dirty Dozen, which became a major hit. He followed that with roles in other successful movies such as Kelly's Heroes and the movie version of M*A*S*H, where he played the wisecracking doctor Hawkeye Pierce. Sutherland also famously starred alongside Jane Fonda in her Oscar-winning role in the crime mystery Klute, and the two had an off-screen relationship during that time.
Throughout the 1970s, Sutherland continued to showcase his versatility as an actor, with memorable performances in films such as Invasion of the Body Snatchers, Don't Look Now, and Ordinary People, which won the Oscar for Best Picture. He also appeared in comedies like Animal House and dramas like Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
Despite his impressive career on the big screen, Sutherland remained humble and dedicated to his craft. In a 2020 conversation with his The Undoing co-star Hugh Grant, he revealed that he still got nervous before filming a movie and would often throw up the night before. He also discussed his approach to acting, saying, "Try to make the lines that I've been given fit my mouth."
Sutherland's talent and dedication to his craft did not go unnoticed, and he received numerous awards and honors throughout his career. In 2017, he received an honorary award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board, and he was also honored with the Order of Canada.
In his final years, Sutherland continued to work on various projects, including the space thriller Moonfall and the western drama Lawmen: Bass Reeves. His legacy will live on through his impressive body of work, and he will be remembered as one of the most influential actors in the history of film.
We extend our condolences to the Sutherland family during this difficult time, and we will always remember Donald Sutherland for his talent, passion, and dedication to his craft. As Kiefer Sutherland said, "It was a memory and an experience that I will treasure for the rest of my life."
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