Donald Sutherland died after a long illness at the age of 88

Donald Sutherland died at the age of 88.

CAA confirmed Deadline on Thursday, June 20, that Sutherland – known for his roles MASH, The Hunger Games, animal shelter and more – died after a “long illness”.

The Emmy winner leaves behind sons Jaw57, Roeg50, Rossif45, Angus41, and daughter Rachel57. (Sutherland shares Kiefer and Rachel with ex-wife Shirley Douglas and his other sons with wife Francine Racette.)

Kiefer, an actor like his father, paid Sutherland his heartfelt tribute on Thursday.

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“It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer wrote on Instagram, sharing a childhood photo. “Personally, I consider him to be one of the most important actors in film history.”

Kiefer continued: “He never let a role discourage him, whether it was good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and you can never ask for more than that. A fulfilling life.”

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