Donald Sutherland, the esteemed Canadian actor, passed away on Thursday, as confirmed by his son Kiefer Sutherland in a heartfelt announcement.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news of my father, Donald Sutherland’s passing. I believe he was one of the most significant actors in the history of film. He never shied away from any role, whether good, bad, or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one could never ask for more than that. A life well lived,” Kiefer wrote in his statement.
Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, in 1935 to Dorothy Isobel Sutherland and Frederick McLea Sutherland, Donald Sutherland’s career spanned over 200 shows and films.
He was renowned for his memorable roles in Robert Altman’s “M.A.S.H.,” “Pride & Prejudice,” “The Hunger Games,” and Jules Feiffer’s “Little Murders,” among many others.
Despite never receiving an Oscar nomination during his career, Sutherland was honored with an honorary Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2017.
His death follows a prolonged illness, marking the end of an era for cinema and leaving behind a legacy cherished by fans and colleagues alike.