Donald Sutherland, whose career in Hollywood spanned six decades, passed away at the age of 88. The star of films M*A*S*H, Ordinary People, and The Hunger Games franchise is remembered as one of the most prolific actors of his generation, whose legacy will live on.
The late actor’s son Kiefer Sutherland announced his death on social media, and described him as “one of the most important actors in the history of film” who “loved what he did and did what he loved” and was “never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly.” Following the announcement, he took a moment to thank his father’s fans and peers for the outpouring of condolences and support.
Sutherland’s rise to prominence started during the ’60s when he starred in The Dirty Dozen and M*A*S*H. He kept delivering one amazing performance after another and went on to star in around 200 projects, including Don’t Look Now (1973), Animal House (1978), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Ordinary People (1980), The Italian Job (2003), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and The Hunger Games franchise.
Sutherland is considered one of the best actors to never score an Oscar nomination, but he was eventually honored with an Academy Honorary Award in 2017. He was a recipient of many other accolades, including one Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globes.
