Hollywood Reacts To Death of Donald Sutherland: “RIP To The GOAT”

Donald Sutherland was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and one-of-a-kind actor who inspired and entertained the world for decades.

My thoughts are with his family and all those who loved him.

— President Biden (@POTUS) June 20, 2024

We asked the kindest man in the world to portray the most corrupt, ruthless dictator we’ve ever seen. Such was the power and skill of Donald Sutherland’s acting that he created one more indelible character among many others that defined his legendary career. We are privileged to… pic.twitter.com/jQsRzGW2KN

— The Hunger Games (@TheHungerGames) June 20, 2024

So deeply sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working with your father. His dedication to the craft of acting was unrivaled. I’ll treasure the memories of him reciting great poems, monologues/soliloquies when he wasn’t needed on set. A great actor, and a generous one. https://t.co/5JMDK4Xtb2

— Gale Anne Hurd (@GunnerGale) June 20, 2024

aww man. farewell, Donald Sutherland pic.twitter.com/UbvLs3WG9a

— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) June 20, 2024

#RIPDonaldSutherland. I was blessed to direct him in #Backdraft. One of the most intelligent, interesting & engrossing film actors of all time. Incredible range, creative courage & dedication to serving the story & the audience with supreme excellence. https://t.co/kw601XQ6uh

— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) June 20, 2024

RIP to the GOAT, Donald Sutherland. pic.twitter.com/3MJrnYIPI5

— Joe Russo (@joerussotweets) June 20, 2024

Today we lost one of our greatest actors, Donald Sutherland. It was my honor to work with him many years ago, and I will never forget his charisma and ability. If you want a master class in acting, watch him in “Ordinary People”. My condolences to Kiefer. pic.twitter.com/qjMz69Nraq

— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) June 20, 2024

Oh Man. RIP to a true great. https://t.co/kXSz5Mh8LG

— John Cusack (@johncusack) June 20, 2024

@RealKiefer Stacey and I send you our deepest sympathies .. Your dad was indeed singular . Warmly , Henry

— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) June 20, 2024

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

— Adam Nimoy (@adam_nimoy) June 20, 2024

An iconic actor has departed. So many wonderful roles, and while many will be remembered today — especially his later turn in Hunger Games, I am going to land on Oddball in Kelly's Heroes.

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

— David Simon (@AoDespair) June 20, 2024

Today we lost a Legend. A LEGEND
Being a young 🇨🇦 actor for what seems like decades ago Donald Sutherland was on top of my list. My heart goes out to Kiefer and sis. Donald and I had many a glass of red wine over the years. Working with him on Crossing Lines was bliss..
RIP Dx pic.twitter.com/P3kzgTK3kl

— Kim Coates (@KimFCoates) June 20, 2024

We're saddened to hear that Donald Sutherland has died age 88. He was an actor with a renowned and long-standing career, from his breakout role in MASH to The Hunger Games. Sutherland was nominated for a BAFTA for Don't Look Now/Steelyard Blues in 1974.https://t.co/TaZZjz4dJJ

— BAFTA (@BAFTA) June 20, 2024

RIP the great Donald Sutherland, a favourite actor and always fascinating screen presence. He starred in two of my very favourite and most influential films – ‘Don’t Look Now’ and the 1978 ‘Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers’. But that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his… pic.twitter.com/HzRHIGd2ov

— edgarwright (@edgarwright) June 20, 2024

"Hey, what if we put Donald Sutherland in our World War 2 movie…"
"Sounds great!"
"But he's playing kind of a beatnik-hippie tank commander."
"…"
But the thing is, he made it work, and work gloriously, the beautiful bastard. pic.twitter.com/KmWLhzJela

— Zack Stentz (@MuseZack) June 20, 2024

A prince.
A brilliant actor.
Wildly underrated.
I was beyond proud to be on the Academy Board of Governors when we voted him his much-deserved Governor's Award.
NOT an Ordinary Person at all…

May the odds be ever in his favor… https://t.co/M1CKbNFKUc

— Billy Ray (@BillyRay5229) June 20, 2024

On top of everything else, Donald Sutherland was a lifelong ardent knowledgeable dedicated baseball fan – Dodgers first, then upon their creation, the Expos – this is him at a Montreal game at Philly in the '80s #RIP pic.twitter.com/0IhU0KruQC

— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) June 20, 2024

We are deeply saddened to hear the loss of actor & 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) June 20, 2024

This hurts.
godspeed, Donald Sutherland. 💔

Donald Sutherland, ‘Klute’ and ‘Ordinary People’ Actor, Dead at 88 https://t.co/FLTwihUm3J via @RollingStone

— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) June 20, 2024

Oh no! He went to Vic in Toronto..he was a great actor even then. https://t.co/MJS3Nf6UIW

— Margaret E Atwood (@MargaretAtwood) June 20, 2024

My deepest condolences and love to you and your family, my dear friend. He was a giant and I was honored to work with him and know him. Truly one of the greatest. https://t.co/fOl7T24dA0

— Lou Diamond Phillips (@LouDPhillips) June 20, 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 behind such an amazing body of work. 🎭🙏 pic.twitter.com/2MeWfYh0Tx

— ChadLindberg (@ChadLindberg) June 20, 2024

Sad news, M*A*S*H Fans.

The O.G. Hawkeye, Donald Sutherland, has passed away.

Sutherland originated the role of Hawkeye Pierce in the 1970 Robert Altman film that inspired the TV series.

He was 88. #GoodbyeFarewellandAmenhttps://t.co/ftSakA2wIT pic.twitter.com/gxRpzm9gjg

— MASH Matters Podcast 🍸 (@mashmatters) June 20, 2024

Since the mid-1960s and through the decades, Donald Sutherland brought his singular onscreen presence to roles large and small, always putting a unique spin on his characters. Rest well and thank you for an incredible and wide-ranging body of work, good sir. pic.twitter.com/HNEXwLLPv6

— Richard Roeper (@RichardERoeper) June 20, 2024

Always fun to watch the brilliant Donald Sutherland on the screen, where he will always live.
RIP https://t.co/1Mt1bm8jof

— David Axelrod (@davidaxelrod) June 20, 2024

We’re cloudbusting, daddy.

Donald Sutherland, 1935-2024. Raising a glass to a giant. pic.twitter.com/dcMbw7Qoal

— Nicholas Pegg (@NicholasPegg) June 20, 2024

Donald Sutherland was cinematic seasoning, put this man in anything and he'd make it so fucking tasty. pic.twitter.com/bLRnOz4Udw

— Stephen Ford (@StephenSeanFord) June 20, 2024

RIP Donald Sutherland. Truly one of a kind, with a unique voice and presence. Phenomenal range.

— Michael McKean (@MJMcKean) June 20, 2024

Snow has fallen and we couldn’t be more heartbroken. Donald Sutherland was a gentleman, a thinker and a master of his craft. We have lost one of the true reigning greats of our industry. Our hearts go out to his family and his legion of fans around the world. pic.twitter.com/KNo91zLI4d

— nina jacobson (she/her) (@ninajacobson) June 20, 2024