Celebrities react to Donald Sutherland’s death

Donald Sutherland died on Thursday, June 20, at the age of 88, and other celebrities pay their last respects to the legendary actor.

CAA confirmed in a statement to Deadline that The hunger Games Star died after a “long illness”. The actor’s son Kiefer Sutherland immediately confirmed the news via social media with a tribute to his father.

“It is with a heavy heart that I must inform you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away,” Kiefer wrote next to a photo with Donald. “Personally, I consider him to be one of the most important actors in film history. He was never discouraged by a role, 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 fulfilled life.”

Stars who knew Donald or worked with him in the past continue to speak out. Keep scrolling to see which celebrities paid their last respects to the late actor:

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Kim Cattrall

“Such sad news! Was always a favorite,” commented the actress diversity‘s Instagram post. “Was always wonderful. Broke your heart in ‘Ordinary Family’ RIPx.”

Rachel Zegler

The Hunger Games – The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Star shared the news of Donald’s death via Instagram Stories with a series of broken heart emojis.

Cary Elwes

“Devastated. Our hearts break for you,” said the Princess Bride Star wrote: “So grateful to have known and worked with him. Sending our love.”

Ron Howard

“#RIPDonaldSutherland. I was lucky enough to direct him in #Backdraft. One of the smartest, most interesting and compelling screen actors of all time,” the director shared on social media. “Incredible range, creative courage and dedication to serving the story and the audience with the highest excellence.”

Robbie Amell

“I’m so sorry, Kiefer,” said the actor, whose wife Italy Ricci worked with Kiefer on Designated Survivor wrote.

Michael Rosenbaum

“I love you, buddy,” Smallville The actor commented on Kiefer’s tribute post. “I’m so sorry. I’m here for you.”

Leven Rambin

The hunger Games The actress commented on Deadline’s post with a broken heart emoji.

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Nancy Sinatra

“This hurts,” the legendary singer posted on social media along with a broken heart emoji. “Good luck, Donald Sutherland.”

Dane Koch

“Donald Sutherland had the greatest voice on screen, his eyes could be wonderfully sinister or heartbreakingly serious,” the comedian posted on X. “I felt like whenever he was on screen he was dancing without moving at all. My condolences to his family. What a rare and exciting life he had until he was 88.”

Piers Morgan

“RIP Donald Sutherland, 88,” the talk show host shared on X. “One of my all-time favorite actors who played so many great roles. What a sad loss.”

Philippine Leroy Beaulieu

The French actress published a tribute to Donald on Instagram.

“Goodbye Mr. Sutherland,” she wrote under a photo of the late star, sharing a series of gold star emojis.