Donald Sutherland was and always will be a legend in the film business. Known for his roles in M*A*S*H, Animal House, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, JFK and, of course, the Hunger Games franchise, the late 88-year-old actor etched his name into Hollywood history. After news of his death broke on June 20, 2024, celebrities promptly reacted, with many of his former co-stars, peers and even exes paying tribute to Donald.
Read the emotional tributes from celebrities below.
Kiefer was the one who confirmed his late father’s death in a heartbreaking announcement.
“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” the Designated Survivor alum wrote via Instagram alongside a childhood photo of him and 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.”
In response to Kiefer’s Instagram post, Jeremy commented, “Will always love Donald.”
Jane previously worked with Donald in their movie, Klute, and the co-stars briefly dated after meeting on the set of the 1971 film. Jane took to Instagram to share how “heartbroken” she was over the news of his death.
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Donald Sutherland was and always will be a legend in the film business. Known for his roles in M*A*S*H, Animal House, Invasion of the Body Snatchers, JFK and, of course, the Hunger Games franchise, the late 88-year-old actor etched his name into Hollywood history. After news of his death broke on June 20, 2024, celebrities promptly reacted, with many of his former co-stars, peers and even exes paying tribute to Donald.
Read the emotional tributes from celebrities below.
Kiefer was the one who confirmed his late father’s death in a heartbreaking announcement.
“With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” the Designated Survivor alum wrote via Instagram alongside a childhood photo of him and 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.”
In response to Kiefer’s Instagram post, Jeremy commented, “Will always love Donald.”
Jane previously worked with Donald in their movie, Klute, and the co-stars briefly dated after meeting on the set of the 1971 film. Jane took to Instagram to share how “heartbroken” she was over the news of his death.
