According to Variety, the news was made public by CAA, the agency that represented him. No cause of death has been released.
Kiefer Sutherland, an actor and son of the late actor, wrote on social media, “It is with a heavy heart that I announce that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally believe he was one of the most important actors in the history of cinema. He was never overwhelmed by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and no one can ask for more than that. A life well lived.”
Donald Sutherland, the Canadian actor who became a countercultural icon with such films as “The Dirty Dozen,” “MASH,” “Klute” and “Don’t Look Now,” has died. He was 88. https://t.co/55BZHxFFMj pic.twitter.com/ZxpXsL6czF
— Variety (@Variety) June 20, 2024
For more than half a century, the Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor has been known for his multifaceted roles, playing both evil and benign characters with ease.
The legendary actor is known for his appearances in acclaimed films such as “All 12 Were Bastards,” “MASH,” “Klute” and “Don’t Look Now.” He also had a featured role in the “Hunger Games” film series as the… villain of the piece.
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… pic.twitter.com/3EdJB03KKT
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) June 20, 2024
He is also remembered in cinematic history for his love scene starring himself and Julie Christie in the legendary film “After Midnight”, directed by Nicholas Reg.
During his long career, he won a Best Actor Emmy for HBO’s Citizen X in 1995, and was also nominated in 2006 for the mini-series Human Trafficking.
Although he never received an Oscar for any of his roles, he was honored by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2017 for his overall contributions to the entertainment industry.
“This award is very important to me, to my family. I wish I could say thank you to the characters I played. I thank them because they have been with me in my life,” he had said.
