Donald Sutherland, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in M*A*S*H, Klute, and The Hunger Games, passed away at the age of 88 after a long illness in Miami. His son, Kiefer Sutherland, shared an emotional tribute on social media.
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.
Kiefer wrote on Instagram.
Honoring a Storied Career
Donald Sutherland’s incredible career spanned over six decades and nearly 200 film and TV credits. His memorable roles include Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H, which established him as a leading actor in Hollywood. I love to feel my hand fit into the glove of some other character. I feel a huge freedom—time stops for me.
he told Charlie Rose in 1998, reflecting his passion for acting.
Memorable Moments on Screen
Sutherland’s versatility was evident in his performances across various genres. From his chilling role in Invasion of the Body Snatchers to his comedic stint as a professor in National Lampoon’s Animal House, he left an indelible mark on cinema.
Elliot Gould, his co-star from M*A*S*H, expressed his sorrow on Instagram: His life, I meant to say, was well lived. Rest my brother.
A Legacy Beyond Roles
Kiefer and Donald shared the screen in several films but their most notable collaboration was in the 2016 western Forsaken. 
It was a memory and an experience that I will treasure for the rest of my life,
Kiefer said about working with his father on Good Morning America.
An Inspirational Figure
Donald Sutherland was honored with numerous accolades, including an Emmy for Citizen X and an honorary Oscar from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in 2017.
The lasting impact of his work is best summarized by director Edgar Wright: If you want a master class in acting, watch him in Ordinary People.
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