Popular Canadian actor Donald Sutherland has passed away at the age of 88. He was known for his unique acting style and has acted in many films over the last fifty years. Some of his notable roles were in the movies “M.A.S.H.” and “The Hunger Games.” Sutherland died after a long illness in Miami.
His son, Kiefer Sutherland, mentioned Sutherland loved acting and was dedicated to his roles. Donald was known for playing unique characters in films. His “M.A.S.H.” co-star, Elliott Gould, remembered him as a generous person.
Sutherland had a successful career as a character actor. He impressed audiences with his broad acting skills. Even though the actor had stopped being a leading man by the 1970s, he still played significant roles in films and TV shows.
He received a honorary Oscar in 2017 for his work in the film industry despite never being nominated in the regular categories. Sutherland’s contributions to cinema will always be remembered.
Vocabulary List:
- Illness /ˈɪl.nəs/ (noun): A disease or period of sickness affecting the body or mind.
- Generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ (adjective): Willing to give and share a lot; magnanimous.
- Notable /ˈnoʊ.tə.bəl/ (adjective): Worthy of attention; remarkable.
- Contributions /ˌkɒn.trɪˈbjuː.ʃənz/ (noun): The act of giving or adding something typically to a common effort.
- Impressed /ɪmˈprɛst/ (verb): To make someone feel admiration or respect.
- Oscar /ˈɒs.kər/ (noun): An award given annually by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for excellence in the film industry.
