Revered actor Donald Sutherland, whose storied career spanned 6 a long time, died Thursday at age 88. His Hollywood collaborators, buddies, loved ones and admirers compensated tribute to the legendary star.
His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, announced the dying of “one of the most vital actors in the historical past of film” on social media.
“He beloved what he did and did what he liked, and a single can hardly ever talk to for more than that. A daily life very well lived,” the “24” star wrote.
Actors and filmmakers despatched like to Sutherland’s son in the comments.
“Devastated. Our hearts are breaking for you. So grateful to have acknowledged & worked with him. Sending our like 💔🥲,” actor Cary Elwes wrote in the Instagram comments.
Henry Winkler, who co-starred with Kiefer Sutherland in 1998’s “Ground Management,” shared his sympathies on X — formerly Twitter.
“@RealKiefer Stacey and I ship you our deepest sympathies. Your father was in truth singular,” the “Barry” actor wrote.
Donald Sutherland’s “Disclosure” co-star Michael Douglas posted a nevertheless of the pair on Instagram.
“What a wonderful, proficient, and curious person,” Douglas wrote in the accompanying caption. “RIP Donald Sutherland.”
Kim Coates, who labored with Donald Sutherland on “Crossing Lines,” also shared his condolences on X.
“Today we dropped a Legend. A LEGEND. Being a younger [Canadian] actor for what seems like a long time back Donald Sutherland was on leading of my checklist,” Coates wrote. “My heart goes out to Kiefer and sis. Donald and I had quite a few a glass of crimson wine above the years. Doing the job with him on Crossing Traces was bliss.”
“Baby Driver” director Edgar Wright took to X to specific his admiration for the star, asking supporters to share their favorite roles by Sutherland.
“RIP the fantastic Donald Sutherland, a favourite actor and normally interesting display screen existence. He starred in two of my really favorite and most influential movies — ‘Don’t Search Now’ and the 1978 ‘Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers,’” Wright wrote. “So sorry to see you go Donald, but what a legacy you leave at the rear of.”
The “MASH Matters Podcast” also introduced the loss of life on X, wishing him “Goodbye, Farewell and Amen” — the title of the dramedy series’ 1983 finale.
“Sad news, M*A*S*H Fans. The O.G. Hawkeye, Donald Sutherland, has passed absent. Sutherland originated the purpose of Hawkeye Pierce in the 1970 Robert Altman movie that impressed the Television sequence,” the account wrote.
In 1973, Sutherland was nominated for an performing BAFTA Award for his work in “Steelyard Blues.” Though the actor was in no way nominated for an Academy Award, he received an honorary Oscar in 2017.
