Canadian actor Donald Sutherland died at the age of 88 after a long illness and his son Kiefer was the one who was in charge of confirming the news on social networks.
Through his X account (former Twitter) and Instagram, the actor’s son was the one who revealed the tragic news. “It is with great sadness that I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away.“, he began by writing to the surprise of his followers, adding millions of views in a few minutes due to the popularity he had in his career.
Then, delving into the different films and series that his father had to star in, the 57-year-old actor revealed: “Personally, I think 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 he did what he loved, and you can never ask for more than that.“. With these words, he filled with emotion all those who read his moving letter.
Donald Sutherland The Hunger Games
Donald Sutherland played President Snow in the saga of The Hunger Games.
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To end, Kiefer Sutherland He was happy with how his father lived throughout his 88 years: “A life well lived“. In this way, he obtained thousands of responses of support and even more messages from fans lamenting what happened.
Embed – Kiefer Sutherland on Instagram: “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 than that.
All of Donald Sutherland’s successes in the cinema
Donald Sutherland He has starred in several notable hits throughout his career. In film, her most recognized roles include:
- MAS*H (1970), which established him as an international star.
- Klute (1971), where his performance alongside Jane Fonda was widely praised.
- Don’t Look Now (1973), a cult classic in the psychological thriller genre.
- Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), a science fiction success.
- Ordinary People (1980), winner of the Oscar for Best Picture.
- J.F.K. (1991), an acclaimed political thriller directed by Oliver Stone.
- The Italian Job (2003), a popular remake.
- Pride & Prejudice (2005), a successful adaptation of Jane Austen.
- The Hunger Games (2012-2015), a series of films that became a global phenomenon.
On television, Sutherland stood out in Citizen (1995), for which he won a Golden Globe and an Emmy Award, Path to War (2002), winning another Golden Globe, and The Pillars of the Earth (2010), a successful miniseries based on the novel by Ken Follett.
