Donald Sutherland dies aged 88 after ‘long illness’-Meghna Amin-Entertainment – Metro

Donald Sutherland has died (Picture: Lionsgate/Color Force/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock)

Actor Donald Sutherland has died aged 88.

His son confirmed the news on X, while his representative confirmed the Canadian star had died after a long illness.

Keifer Sutherland wrote: ‘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.’

The star was best known for his roles in Don’t Look Now, Animal House, and more recently, as President Snow in The Hunger Games franchise.

Over his decades-long career, he received numerous awards including an Emmy, two Golden Globes and a Critics Choice, as well as an Academy Honorary Award in 2017.

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