Hollywood celebrities from all corners expressed their heartfelt tributes for actor Donald Sutherland.
Donald Sutherland played pivotal roles in movies like Ordinary People (1980), Pride & Prejudice (2005), and The Hunger Games series. He also became a fixture in Robert Altman’s MASH, portraying Hawkeye Pierce.
The star passed away after battling a “long illness,” according to Today. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, swiftly confirmed the news on social media, honoring his father.
“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer shared, posting a photo with Donald.
“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.”
Below, read the touching tributes from fellow celebrities.
Jeremy Renner
Jeremy Renner responded to Kiefer’s Instagram post with a heartfelt comment, saying, “Will always love Donald.”
Jane Fonda
Jane Fonda, who had previously collaborated with Donald on the film Klute and briefly dated him after meeting on set in 1971, expressed her grief on Instagram.
“I am stunned to hear that Donald Sutherland has died,” wrote the actress. “He was my fascinating co-star in Klute and we loved working together. In this photo, we are on the Klute set with director Alan Pakula. Donald was a brilliant actor and a complex man who shared quite a few adventures with me, such as the FTA Show, an anti-Vietnam war tour that performed for 60,000 active duty soldiers, sailors, and marines in Hawaii, Okinawa, the Philippines, and Japan in 1971. I am heartbroken.”
Tom Blyth
Tom Blyth, who took on the role of Donald’s iconic Hunger Games character, in the 2023 prequel film, posted on Instagram in response to Donald’s passing.
“Donald Sutherland came remarkably close to mastering the art of acting,” Tom wrote alongside two photos of Donald.
“He delivered so many brilliant performances. I never had the privilege of knowing him personally, but it was a once-in-a-lifetime honor to follow in his footsteps. Thank you, sir, for creating one of the greatest movie characters of all time.”
Alec Baldwin
Alec Baldwin posted a black and white photo of Donald on his Instagram account with the caption, “One of the greatest actors of all time is gone. My heart goes out to Kiefer, Rogue, and their entire family.”
Joe Biden
President Joe Biden posted on X, “Donald Sutherland was a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and a unique actor who inspired and entertained the world for decades. My condolences are with his family and all those who adored him.”
The Hunger Games
The Hunger Games official X account also posted, “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.”
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Banner photo via X @TheHungerGames.
