Legendary actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88

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Legendary actor Donald Sutherland dead at 88

Beloved actor Donald Sutherland passed away Thursday at the age of 88, as announced by his son Kiefer Sutherland. The Hollywood icon, known for his roles in as President Coriolanus Snow in the “Hunger Games” films, had been battling a long illness, according to his talent agency, CAA.

Kiefer shared the news with a heartfelt message, describing his father as one of the most significant actors in film history. He praised Donald's fearlessness in taking on diverse roles, stating, “He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.”

Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on July 17, 1935, Donald initially studied engineering before pursuing acting in the UK. His career gained momentum with roles in films like "The Dirty Dozen", which propelled him to Hollywood stardom. He appeared in nearly 200 projects, collaborating with renowned directors such as Federico Fellini and Bernardo Bertolucci.

Despite never winning an Oscar, Donald received an honorary award in 2017, a moment he cherished alongside his wife, joking about their reaction to the news over spaghetti in Rome. He remarked, “This is important to me, to my family. It’s like a door has opened and an incredibly fresh breath of air has come in.”