Renowned Canadian veteran actor Donald Sutherland passed away at the age of 88 in Miami, Florida, USA on June 20th. His actor son Kiefer Sutherland confirmed the sad news on the same day through the X platform.
Born in 1935 in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada, Donald Sutherland’s acting career spanned seven decades. His notable works include “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone,” “Moonfall,” “Ad Astra,” “American Hangman,” “The Mechanic,” and “The Hunger Games,” among others.
Donald Sutherland, who has won numerous awards, won the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor and the Primetime Emmy Award for Best Actor for his role in the HBO series “Path to War” in 2003. In 2017, he was presented with an Honorary Award at the 90th Academy Awards.
Donald Sutherland was married three times and had five children. His son Kiefer Sutherland, from his second marriage to Shirley Douglas, is also a well-known actor, winning Emmy and Golden Globe Awards for his lead role in the TV series “24.”
On the 20th, Kiefer Sutherland posted a childhood photo with his father on the X platform, writing, “With a heavy heart, I share with you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. He was one of the most important actors in film history. He never shied away from any role, be it good or bad. He loved his craft and did what he loved, and we couldn’t ask for more from him. He lived a wonderful life!”