Kiefer Sutherland has led moving tributes to his late father Donald following the Hollywood legend’s death.
The 24-year-old star said her father Donald, 88, “loved what he did and did what he loved” when announcing his death on Thursday.
‘It is with great sadness that I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. Personally, I think that one of the most important actors in the history of cinema,” said Kiefer in instagram.
“I was never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and you can never ask for more than that. A life well lived.’
Kiefer Sutherland has led moving tributes to his late father Donald following the Hollywood legend’s death aged 88.
Kiefer, who came to emulate his father in Hollywood, said his late father “loved what he did and did what he loved,” in announcing his death Thursday.
Donald’s Hollywood career spanned decades, including appearances in The Hunger Games and the ’70s horror film Don’t Look Now.
Kiefer, who emulated his father with leading roles in films like Flatliners and Designated Survivor, shared a touching image of himself as a child alongside his father during his heyday.
Donald’s Hollywood career spanned decades, including appearances in The Hunger Games and the ’70s horror film Don’t Look Now.
The late actor died on Thursday in Miami after suffering a long illness, according to his management.
He won several awards for his eclectic variety of film and television roles, including a supporting actor Emmy for Citizen X in 1995.
Sutherland also earned nine separate Golden Globe nominations for hits like M*A*S*H and Ordinary People, winning two.
After Kiefer led the tributes announcing his father’s passing, several big names honored his timeless career.
Announcer Piers Morgan saying He was one of my all-time favorite actors who played so many fantastic roles. What a sad loss!’