Rachel Zegler, Nina Dobrev, And The Other Celebrities Who Have Reacted To Donald Sutherland’s Passing

Celebrities from around the world are reacting to the recent news that actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at 88.

His son, Kiefer Sutherland, broke the news in a Tweet on June 20, sharing that Donald had “a life well lived.”
With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away. I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film. Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more… pic.twitter.com/3EdJB03KKT

— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) June 20, 2024

Twitter: @RealKiefer

In response to this Tweet, many other actors who have worked with Donald Sutherland, or who look up to him, have shared their reactions on social media. Here are some of the tributes from celebrities so far.

Elliott Gould, who starred in M*A*S*H* alongside Donald, posted to Instagram. The caption includes: “It’s never easy, losing the caliber of a human being and actor like Donald Sutherland, but this one really profoundly hurts because Donald was like my brother, and a big part of my own career.” He closed the tribute with, “I love you and I will never forget you.”

Tom Blyth — who played the younger version of Sutherland’s iconic President Snow character in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes — posted to Instagram, explaining how it was “the honour of a lifetime to follow in his footsteps,” and thanked Sutherland “for birthing one of the great movie characters of all time.”

Rachel Zegler, who also starred in The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, shared Variety’s Instagram post with three broken-heart emojis. She also commented a heart on Tom Blyth’s tribute post.

Jane Fonda posted a beautiful tribute on Instagram. She said she is “heartbroken” and said they “loved working together” as costars in Klute.

Helen Mirren said, “Donald Sutherland was one of the smartest actors I ever worked with. He had a wonderful enquiring brain, and a great knowledge on a wide variety of subjects. He combined this great intelligence with a deep sensitivity, and with a seriousness about his profession as an actor. This all made him into the legend of film that he became. He was my colleague and became my friend. I will miss his presence in this world.”

Rob Lowe, who worked with Sutherland on a TV series called Salem’s Lot, shared a tribute on X. He calls Sutherland “one of our greatest actors,” and commends his “charisma and ability.”
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

Twitter: @RobLowe

Emily in Paris actress Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu posted a black-and-white photo of Sutherland to Instagram with the caption, “Goodbye Mr Sutherland ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.”

The Princess Bride star Cary Elwes commented on Kiefer’s post: “Devastated. Our hearts are breaking for you. So grateful to have known & worked with him. Sending our love 💔🥲”

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He also commented on Variety’s post: “We have lost a legend 🙏”

In an interview right after Donald’s passing, Carol Burnett said, “I’m a big fan of his, and one of my favourite performances of his was with Mary Tyler Moore in… Ordinary People. He tore my heart apart. He was so wonderful, and it was a different role for him, a different kind of a role for Donald.”

Piers Morgan, English broadcast host, shared, “One of my all-time favourite actors,” and expressed this “sad loss.”
Twitter: @piersmorgan

In director and producer Ron Howard’s tribute, he discussed his experience directing Donald Sutherland in the 1991 film Backdraft.
Twitter: @RealRonHoward

Kim Cattrall, who is best known for her role as Samantha on Sex and the City, wrote: “Such sad news! Was always a favorite. Was always wonderful. Broke your heart in ‘Ordinary People’ RIPx” in an Instagram comment.

Finally, Nancy Sinatra shared a tribute, saying, “This hurts. godspeed, Donald Sutherland.”
Twitter: @NancySinatra

You can read more about Donald Sutherland’s most iconic and memorable roles here.