Hollywood reacts to the death of Donald Sutherland: “RIP To The GOAT”

June 20, 2024

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Billy Ray called him “a prince.” Kiefer Sutherland said his father “was never intimidated by a role, whether it was good, bad or ugly.” Joe Russo simply wrote, “RIP to the Goat.”

In Hollywood, people are already talking about the death of Donald Sutherland. The 2017 honorary Oscar winner died on Thursday at the age of 88.

Here are some of the responses so far (refresh the page regularly):

#RIPDonaldSutherlandI was fortunate to lead him in #Retreat. One of the most intelligent, interesting and compelling film actors of all time. Incredible range, creative courage and dedication to serving the story and the audience with the highest excellence. https://t.co/kw601XQ6uh

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) 20 June 2024

@RealKiefer Stacey and I send you our deepest condolences. Your father was truly one of a kind. Sincerely, Henry

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) 20 June 2024

Donald Sutherland. What an incredible talent. With Dad and Jeff Goldblum in Phil Kaufman’s The Body Snatchers. A classic. pic.twitter.com/NxldxAxTGT

– Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) 20 June 2024

A legendary actor is gone. So many wonderful roles, and while many of them are still remembered today – especially his later performance in The Hunger Games – I choose Oddball in Kelly’s Heroes.

“Always with the negative waves, Moriarty.” https://t.co/cAgqQpLZUp

— David Simon (@AoDespair) 20 June 2024

Today we lost a legend. A LEGEND
As a young 🇨🇦 actor, Donald Sutherland was at the top of my list what feels like decades ago. My heart goes out to Kiefer and his sister. Donald and I have shared many glasses of red wine over the years. Working with him on Crossing Lines was a pleasure.
Rest in peace Dx pic.twitter.com/P3kzgTK3kl

– Kim Coates (@KimFCoates) 20 June 2024

We are saddened to announce the passing of Donald Sutherland at the age of 88. He was an actor with a distinguished and long-running career, from his breakout role in MASH to The Hunger Games. Sutherland was nominated for a BAFTA in 1974 for Don’t Look Now/Steelyard Blues.https://t.co/TaZZjz4dJJ

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) 20 June 2024

Rest in peace, the great Donald Sutherland, a beloved actor with an ever-mesmerising screen presence. He starred in two of my favourite and most influential films – The Black Angel and 1978’s The Body Snatchers. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his… pic.twitter.com/HzRHIGd2ov

— edgar wright (@edgarwright) 20 June 2024

“Hey, how about we put Donald Sutherland in our World War II film…”
“Sounds good!”
“But he plays a kind of beatnik hippie tank commander.”
“…”
But the thing is, he did it, and he did it brilliantly, the beautiful bastard. pic.twitter.com/KmWLhzJela

— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) 20 June 2024

A prince.
A brilliant actor.
Totally underrated.
I was extremely proud to serve on the Academy’s Board of Directors when we presented him with his well-deserved Governor’s Award.
NOT an ordinary person at all…

May luck always be on his side… https://t.co/M1CKbNFKUc

— BillyRay (@BillyRay5229) 20 June 2024

In addition, Donald Sutherland was a passionate and dedicated baseball fan throughout his life – first of the Dodgers and then, after their formation, of the Expos. Here he is at a Montreal game in Philly in the 1980s. #REST IN PEACE pic.twitter.com/0IhU0KruQC

— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) 20 June 2024

We are deeply saddened by the loss of actor and 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) 20 June 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 such an amazing body of work. 🎭🙏 pic.twitter.com/2MeWfYh0Tx

— ChadLindberg (@ChadLindberg) 20 June 2024

Since the mid-1960s and throughout the decades, Donald Sutherland has brought his unique screen presence to roles big and small, always bringing a unique touch to his characters. Rest well, and thank you for your incredible and far-reaching body of work, sir. pic.twitter.com/HNEXwLLPv6

– Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) 20 June 2024

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Hollywood reacts to the death of Donald Sutherland: “RIP To The GOAT”

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