Billy Ray called him “a prince.” Kiefer Sutherland said his dad was “never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly.” Horror filmmaker Joe Russo simply wrote, “RIP to the GOAT.”
Hollywood is sounding off on the death of Donald Sutherland, the 2017 recipient of an Honorary Oscar who died Thursday in Miami at 88. Stars such as Michael Douglass and Rachel Zegler have responded to the news as well.
Sutherland played key parts in films like Ordinary People (1980), Pride & Prejudice (2005) and The Hunger Games quartet of films based on the books by Suzanne Collins. He was also a staple of Robert Altman’s MASH in the role of Hawkeye Pierce.
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“I never had the honor of knowing him personally, but it was the honor of a lifetime to follow in his footsteps,” Tom Blyth, who portrayed a younger version of Sutherland’s Hunger Games character in a prequel film, wrote on Instagram. “Thank you sir for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time.”
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Here are some of the reactions so far (keep refreshing for updates):
— President Biden (@POTUS) June 20, 2024Donald Sutherland was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and one-of-a-kind actor who inspired and entertained the world for decades.
My thoughts are with his family and all those who loved him.
We asked the kindest man in the world to portray the most corrupt, ruthless dictator we’ve ever seen. Such was the power and skill of Donald Sutherland’s acting that he created one more indelible character among many others that defined his legendary career. We are privileged to… pic.twitter.com/jQsRzGW2KN
— The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) June 20, 2024
So deeply sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with your father. His dedication to the craft of acting was unrivaled. I’ll treasure the memories of him reciting great poems, monologues/soliloquies when he wasn’t needed on set. A great actor, and a generous one. https://t.co/5JMDK4Xtb2
— Gale Anne Hurd (@GunnerGale) June 20, 2024
aww man. farewell, Donald Sutherland pic.twitter.com/UbvLs3WG9a
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) June 20, 2024
#RIPDonaldSutherland. 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. https://t.co/kw601XQ6uh
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) June 20, 2024
RIP to the GOAT, Donald Sutherland. pic.twitter.com/3MJrnYIPI5
— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) June 20, 2024
Today we lost one of our greatest actors, Donald Sutherland. It was my honor to work with him many years ago, and I will never forget his charisma and ability. If you want a master class in acting, watch him in “Ordinary People”. My condolences to Kiefer. pic.twitter.com/qjMz69Nraq
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 20, 2024
Oh Man. RIP to a true great. https://t.co/kXSz5Mh8LG
— John Cusack (@johncusack) June 20, 2024
@RealKiefer Stacey and I send you our deepest sympathies .. Your dad was indeed singular . Warmly , Henry
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) June 20, 2024
Donald Sutherland. What an incredible talent. With Dad and Jeff Goldblum in Phil Kaufman’s Invasion of the Body Snatchers. A classic. pic.twitter.com/NxldxAxTGT
— Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) June 20, 2024
— David Simon (@AoDespair) June 20, 2024An iconic actor has departed. So many wonderful roles, and while many will be remembered today — especially his later turn in Hunger Games, I am going to land on Oddball in Kelly's Heroes.
"Always with the negative waves, Moriarty." https://t.co/cAgqQpLZUp
Today we lost a Legend. A LEGEND
— Kim Coates (@KimFCoates) June 20, 2024
Being a young 🇨🇦 actor for what seems like decades ago Donald Sutherland was on top of my list. My heart goes out to Kiefer and sis. Donald and I had many a glass of red wine over the years. Working with him on Crossing Lines was bliss..
RIP Dx pic.twitter.com/P3kzgTK3kl
We're saddened to hear that Donald Sutherland has died age 88. He was an actor with a renowned and long-standing career, from his breakout role in MASH to The Hunger Games. Sutherland was nominated for a BAFTA for Don't Look Now/Steelyard Blues in 1974.https://t.co/TaZZjz4dJJ
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) June 20, 2024
RIP the great Donald Sutherland, a favourite actor and always fascinating screen presence. He starred in two of my very favourite and most influential films – ‘Don’t Look Now’ and the 1978 ‘Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers’. But that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his… pic.twitter.com/HzRHIGd2ov
— edgarwright (@edgarwright) June 20, 2024
"Hey, what if we put Donald Sutherland in our World War 2 movie…"
— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) June 20, 2024
"Sounds great!"
"But he's playing kind of a beatnik-hippie tank commander."
"…"
But the thing is, he made it work, and work gloriously, the beautiful bastard. pic.twitter.com/KmWLhzJela
— Billy Ray (@BillyRay5229) June 20, 2024A prince.
A brilliant actor.
Wildly underrated.
I was beyond proud to be on the Academy Board of Governors when we voted him his much-deserved Governor's Award.
NOT an Ordinary Person at all…May the odds be ever in his favor… https://t.co/M1CKbNFKUc
On top of everything else, Donald Sutherland was a lifelong ardent knowledgeable dedicated baseball fan – Dodgers first, then upon their creation, the Expos – this is him at a Montreal game at Philly in the '80s #RIP pic.twitter.com/0IhU0KruQC
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) June 20, 2024
We are deeply saddened to hear the loss of actor & activist Donald Sutherland. A versatile performer with unforgettable characters, his contributions across genres and generations will continue to inspire storytellers of all ages.@THR remembers him here: https://t.co/1y9zgTyyX2 pic.twitter.com/pOHjxqPR5p
— TCM (@tcm) June 20, 2024
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) June 20, 2024This hurts.
godspeed, Donald Sutherland. 💔Donald Sutherland, ‘Klute’ and ‘Ordinary People’ Actor, Dead at 88 https://t.co/FLTwihUm3J via @RollingStone
Oh no! He went to Vic in Toronto..he was a great actor even then. https://t.co/MJS3Nf6UIW
— Margaret E Atwood (@MargaretAtwood) June 20, 2024
My deepest condolences and love to you and your family, my dear friend. He was a giant and I was honored to work with him and know him. Truly one of the greatest. https://t.co/fOl7T24dA0
— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) June 20, 2024
One of the greatest actors cinema has ever seen. Rest in peace, Donald Sutherland. His performance in BACKDRAFT was one of my favorites of his. He left behind such an amazing body of work. 🎭🙏 pic.twitter.com/2MeWfYh0Tx
— ChadLindberg (@ChadLindberg) June 20, 2024
— MASH Matters Podcast 🍸 (@mashmatters) June 20, 2024Sad news, M*A*S*H Fans.
The O.G. Hawkeye, Donald Sutherland, has passed away.
Sutherland originated the role of Hawkeye Pierce in the 1970 Robert Altman film that inspired the TV series.
He was 88. #GoodbyeFarewellandAmenhttps://t.co/ftSakA2wIT pic.twitter.com/gxRpzm9gjg
Since the mid-1960s and through the decades, Donald Sutherland brought his singular onscreen presence to roles large and small, always putting a unique spin on his characters. Rest well and thank you for an incredible and wide-ranging body of work, good sir. pic.twitter.com/HNEXwLLPv6
— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) June 20, 2024
Always fun to watch the brilliant Donald Sutherland on the screen, where he will always live.
— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) June 20, 2024
RIP https://t.co/1Mt1bm8jof
— Nicholas Pegg (@NicholasPegg) June 20, 2024We’re cloudbusting, daddy.
Donald Sutherland, 1935-2024. Raising a glass to a giant. pic.twitter.com/dcMbw7Qoal
Donald Sutherland was cinematic seasoning, put this man in anything and he'd make it so f*cking tasty. pic.twitter.com/bLRnOz4Udw
— Stephen Ford (@StephenSeanFord) June 20, 2024
RIP Donald Sutherland. Truly one of a kind, with a unique voice and presence. Phenomenal range.
— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) June 20, 2024
Snow has fallen and we couldn’t be more heartbroken. Donald Sutherland was a gentleman, a thinker and a master of his craft. We have lost one of the true reigning greats of our industry. Our hearts go out to his family and his legion of fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/KNo91zLI4d
— nina jacobson (she/her) (@ninajacobson) June 20, 2024
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