Kiefer Sutherland Shares Beautiful Tribute to Dad Donald Sutherland

Jess Cohen

June 21, 2024 at 3:09 AM·3 min read

Originally appeared on E! Online

Kiefer Sutherland is honoring the legendary career of his father Donald Sutherland.

The beloved actor, who appeared in the Hunger Games franchise as well as M*A*S*H during his prolific career, passed away at the age of 88, Kiefer confirmed June 20.

"I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film," the 24 star captioned a childhood photo posted to Instagram. "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," Kiefer, whose mom Shirley Douglas died in 2020, concluded. "A life well lived."

According to Donald's agency CAA, he died in Miami "after a long illness."

After sharing news of his father's passing, many fans and fellow stars sent well-wishes to Kiefer, including actor Cary Elwes.

"Devastated," the Princess Bride star commented. "Our hearts are breaking for you. So grateful to have known & worked with him. Sending our love."

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Director Edgar Wright also paid tribute to "the great" Donald, writing on X that he was one of his favorite actors.

Donald Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland — Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images

"He starred in two of my very favorite and most influential films - 'Don't Look Now' and the 1978 'Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers,'" the filmmaker wrote. "But that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his legendary filmography; a funny, laconic, but also intense and dramatic presence in so many memorable movies, starting with his break-through in 'The Dirty Dozen', and then on an incredible run in the 70's, 80's and beyond with 'M*A*S*H', 'Kelly's Heroes', 'Little Murders', 'Klute', 'Don't Look Now', 'The Day Of The Locust', 'Ordinary People' and 'JFK', among many others."

"I know many of you following me will feel the same way about this great screen legend's passing, so please list your favourite Donald Sutherland films," Edgar concluded. "So sorry to see you go Donald, but what a legacy you leave behind."

Donald Sutherland, 2019 San Sebastian Film Festival — Europa Press Entertainment/Europa Press via Getty Images

Smallville actor Michael Rosenbaum also commented on his friend's post, "love you buddy. so so sorry. here for ya," while Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn shared her condolences, writing to Kiefer, "So sorry for your loss."

While Donald was known in recent years for his role as President Snow in The Hunger Games films, he previously won a Golden Globe for the TV movie Path to War and for his performance in the mini-series Citizen X, the latter of which also earned him an Emmy.

In addition to Kiefer, Donald is survived by his wife Francine Racette, kids Roeg, Rossif, Angus, Rachel and four grandchildren. Read on to look back on Donald's life in pictures...

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