Famous fans, colleagues and family pay tribute to actor , the star of “M.A.S.
H.” “Klute” and “The Hunger Games” who died at age 88. “Donald was a giant, not only physically but as a talent.
He was also enormously kind and generous. ..
. It’s never easy losing the caliber of a human being and actor like Donald Sutherland, but this one really profoundly hurts because Donald was like my brother, and a big part of my own career.” — Sutherland's “M.
A.S.H.
” co-star Elliott Gould, in a statement to The Associated Press. “I was blessed to direct him in #Backdraft. One of the most intelligent, interesting & engrossing film actors of all time.
Incredible range, creative courage & dedication to serving the story & the audience with supreme excellence.” — , on X. “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.” — Actor and Sutherland’s son, , on X. “Donald Sutherland was one of the smartest actors I ever worked with.
He had a wonderful enquiring brain, and a great knowledge on a wide variety of subjects. He combined this great intelligence with a deep sensitivity, and with a seriousness about his profession as an actor. This all made him into the legend of film that he became.
” — Actor Hel.
