Jun 21, 2024, 11:22 AM
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Veteran actor Donald Sutherland passes away at 88

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Highlights
  • Donald Sutherland, a renowned actor known for his work in film and television, has died at the age of 88.
  • Throughout his career, Sutherland appeared in numerous films and shows, leaving a lasting impact on the entertainment industry.
  • His passing marks the end of an era in Hollywood, with tributes pouring in for the legendary actor.
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Veteran actor Donald Sutherland, known for his decades of work in film and television, has died at age 88. He recently starred in “The Hunger Games” franchise as the villainous President Coriolanus Snow. Sutherland's career spanned more than six decades with roles in films ranging from M*A*S*H in 1970 to Don’t Look Now alongside Julie Christie in 1973 and Invasion of the Body Snatchers and National Lampoon’s Animal House, both released in 1978. Despite notching up around 200 film and TV credits in his lengthy career, he did not win a major award for any of his film roles but was presented with an honorary Oscar in 2017. Born in Canada, Sutherland moved to London in 1957 and trained at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art. It was in Britain that his career first took off with small roles in West End productions and on the small screen. Sutherland's son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, posted the news of his father's passing on social media, describing him as "one of the most important actors in the history of film." Donald Sutherland's career included roles in iconic films such as "Klute," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games" franchise. He was known for his versatile and honest performances, earning praise from colleagues and fans alike.

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