
Donald Sutherland, best known for his roles in M*A*S*H to The Hunger Games franchise, passed away at the age of 88. Tributes poured in for the Hollywood legend, who made a name for himself as one of the most prolific actors of his generation after starring in 200 projects.
The late actor’s son Kiefer Sutherland announced his passing in an emotional post on social media and described him as one of the most important actors in the history of film. He later took a moment to thank people for their warmth in this moment of grief, writing “My family and I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of condolences and support over the last 24 hours.”
Sutherland started acting during the ‘60s and got a big break he was searching for thanks to The Dirty Dozen and M*A*S*H. He remained active for the decades to come, starring in Klute (1971), Don’t Look Now (1973), Animal House (1978), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Ordinary People (1980), Six Degrees of Separation (1993), and Pride & Prejudice (2005).
Mainstream audiences know Sutherland as President Snow from The Hunger Games franchise, a role he personally advocated for by writing a powerful letter to the director Gary Ross. He’s also a recipient of several major accolades, including one Emmy Award, two Golden Globes, and an Academy Honorary Award.