The entertainment world has been abuzz with tributes and heartfelt messages following the passing of acclaimed actor Donald Sutherland.

The actor who died at the age of 88, he was a Canadian actor. With a career spanning six decades, he received numerous accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award and two Golden Globe Awards as well as a BAFTA Award nomination.

Considered one of the best actors never nominated for an Academy Award, he was given an Academy Honorary Award in 2017.

Sutherland rose to fame after roles in the war films The Dirty Dozen (1967), MAS*H (1970), and Kelly's Heroes (1970). He subsequently appeared in many leading and supporting roles, including Klute (1971), Don't Look Now (1973), 1900 (1976), Fellini's Casanova (1976), Animal House (1978), Invasion of the Body Snatchers (1978), Ordinary People (1980), A Dry White Season (1989), JFK (1991), Six Degrees of Separation (1993), Without Limits (1998), and Pride & Prejudice (2005).

He portrayed President Snow in The Hunger Games franchise (2012–2015). With stars such as Will Smith, former United States President Barack Obama, United States President Joe Biden and Micheal Douglas.

The actor died due to a long illness on the 21st of June on Friday and his son Keifer Sutherland conveyed the message on X that Friday.