Donald Sutherland, Star Of 'Hunger Games' And 'Mash', Dies Aged 88
'Hunger Games' star Donald Sutherland has died aged 88.
Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, who is known for movies like 'The Dirty Dozen', 'MASH', 'Klute' and 'Don’t Look Now', has died in Miami after a long illness, aged 88. The development was confirmed by Creative Artists Agency. For the unversed, Donald Sutherland also starred in several fan favourite movies like 'Ordinary People', 'Hunger Games' and 'Without Limit'. "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 than that. A life well lived," Keifer Sutherland, the daughter of Donald Sutherland, wrote on X (formerly Twitter).
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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
"We asked the kindest man in the world to portray the most corrupt, ruthless dictator we’ve ever seen. Such was the power and skill of Donald Sutherland’s acting that he created one more indelible character among many others that defined his legendary career. We are privileged to have known and worked with him, and our thoughts are with his family," the official handle of 'The Hunger Games' wrote on X.
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We asked the kindest man in the world to portray the most corrupt, ruthless dictator we’ve ever seen. Such was the power and skill of Donald Sutherland’s acting that he created one more indelible character among many others that defined his legendary career. We are privileged to… pic.twitter.com/jQsRzGW2KN
— The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland had also received an honourary Oscar in 2017. Over his acting career, he played villains, antiheroes, romantic leads and mentor figures.
The actor became a household name after playing a supporting role as the evil President Snow in 'The Hunger Games' franchise.
Most recently, he had appeared as Judge Parker on the series 'Lawmen: Bass Reeves' and in the 'Swimming With Sharks' series in 2022.
His other recent roles include the series 'Undoing', and 'Trust.
Sutherland also won a Supporting Actor Emmy for HBO's 'Citizen Z' in 1995 and he was also nominated in 2006 for the Lifetime miniseries 'Human Trafficking'.
It was through 'Mash' that Sutherland became a major star in Hollywood.
