The news of the death of Donald Sutherland At the age of 88, he shocked Hollywood and his followers around the world.. Due to his excellent career, he left an indelible mark on the film industry.
Therefore, they released the first information provided by the BBC, The cause of death was due to a long illness., of which the details are unknown so far. The person in charge of announcing the news was his son, Keifer Sutherland, who said goodbye with some emotional words.
“It is with great sadness that I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. Personally, I think he is one of the most important actors in the history of cinema.. She was never scared of a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and you can never ask for more than that. “A life well lived”wrote the actor, through his X account, accompanying his words with a retro photo of both.
Sutherland was considered one of the last living legends of the active industry, who left a very important mark in the film world.. His versatility was remarkable: she shined both in comedy with Animal schoolas in the black humor of MASH and in the terror of The usurpers of bodies. He also participated in box office hits such as The Hunger Games and in deep dramas like People like one and Pride and prejudice. His career reflected his great ability to transform into each role, which led him to be directed by cinema masters such as Federico Fellini and Bernardo Bertolucci, leaving a significant impact on global film culture.
Born in New Brunswick, Canada, he began his career as a radio news reporter before moving to London in 1957 to study at the Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. In the British capital, he began with small roles in film and television. Her rise to fame came with her role in The twelve of the scaffold, a World War II action classic, released in 1967. This breakout performance led him to play Sergeant Oddball in Kelly’s violent (1970), another famous war film.
Later in Klute (1971), Sutherland impressed as a detective who investigates a disappearance with the help of a high-end prostitute, played by Jane Fonda, who won an Oscar for her performance. During this time it was rumored that they had a romance that lasted two years..
The actor was also recognized for his role in the thriller Threat in the shadows (1973), where he performed a notably explicit sex scene with Julie Christie, his co-star, which generated false rumors about a real relationship between the two. Additionally, in the 1970s, she played diverse roles including an IRA member in The eagle has arrived (1976) and a university professor fond of marijuana in American style chaosa (1978).
In the 1980s, his performance in People like one (1980), where he played the father of a suicidal teenager, earned him recognition in film and a significant contribution to his career. During the 2000s, Sutherland ventured into television with roles in series such as sexy money and Madam president. Starting in 2012 and until 2015, He achieved new notoriety as part of the cast of the successful film saga The Hunger Games.
Throughout his life, he became the father of four sons and one daughter. Despite never having received an Oscar nomination, He was awarded an honorary Academy Award in 2017, for his outstanding career and contributions to cinema..
