Celebrity fans, colleagues and family pay tribute to actor Donald Sutherland, the star of “MASH,” “Klute” and “The Hunger Games” who died at age 88.
“I was blessed to direct him in #Backdraft. One of the most intelligent, interesting and fascinating film actors of all time. Incredible scope, creative courage and dedication to serving the story and the audience with supreme excellence.” — Ron Howard, in X.
“Donald Sutherland was one of the smartest actors I’ve ever worked with. He had a wonderfully inquisitive brain and great knowledge on a wide variety of topics. He combined this great intelligence with a deep sensitivity, and with a seriousness about his profession as an actor. All of this made him the film legend he became.” — Actress Helen Mirren, who co-starred with Sutherland in 2017’s “The Leisure Seekers,” in a statement.
“It is with great sadness that I share with 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. He was never intimidated by 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.” — Actor and Sutherland’s son, Kiefer Sutherland, in X.
“He starred in two of my favorite and most influential films: ‘Don’t Look Now’ and ‘Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers’ from 1978. But that’s just the story. tip of the iceberg in terms of his legendary filmography. He was a funny, laconic, but also intense and dramatic presence in many memorable films.” — Director Edgar Wright, on Instagram.
“Goodbye, Donald Sutherland.” — Actor Elijah Wood in X.
“We lost a legend, an actor who created unique and believable characters every time he stood in front of the camera.” — Jon Cassar, who directed both Donald and Kiefer Sutherland in 2015’s “Forsaken.”
