TomTomTelekom 3,649 Posted July 27, 2021 I rarely create new topics, but shortly after his 86th birthday it`s really time to dedicate him his own thread on this page. Donald Sutherland is considered one of Hollywood's most esteemed actors, who appeared in more than 150 films throughout his career, showing no sign of slowing down with old age. The canadian actor rose to fame after starring in films like The Dirty Dozen, MASH, Klute, The Eagle has landed or Dont look Now and is familiar to a younger generation for the Hunger Games franchise. Unbelievable that he never won an Oscar for his work (only for his life's work). It's going to be a sad day when he will leave the stage of life, but unfortunately in last time he's been looking more and more frail and tired. 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,393 Posted July 27, 2021 FFS my heart stopped for a second 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
John Key 676 Posted July 27, 2021 According to google his Dad lived until for 88-89 years and his Mum to 63-64 Being 86 he could die tomorrow or he could fake it another 15 years. I wouldn't add him to my list since he's still an active actor and he looks and seems fine, but that doesn't mean someone won't get lucky. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,049 Posted July 27, 2021 For some reason Donald Sutherland has been on my radar for a while. Did he have a health scare a while back? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
arghton 6,258 Posted July 27, 2021 15 minutes ago, Bibliogryphon said: For some reason Donald Sutherland has been on my radar for a while. Did he have a health scare a while back? He's had polio, rheumatic fever, hepatitis, an appendectomy, pneumonia and scarlet fever all before 1989, also apparently had a near-death experience while filming Kelly's Heroes (1970) In 2017 he was reported "frail" as he was a heavy smoker when he was young and was seen carrying an oxygen tank and a tube. 2019 he was seen using a wheelchair and reported to be "frail" again. His ex-wife died in 2019. Also Kiefer Sutherland, his son has had alcohol problems, probably drug problems and legal issues since atleast 1987, smoker and refuses to give up alcohol. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,019 Posted July 27, 2021 3 hours ago, TomTomTelekom said: The Eagle has landed Top marks for naming one of my favourite films. I also like the slightly batshit 80s Ordeal by Innocence, Agatha Christie adapted by way of Donald Sutherland running around a mist covered island to the sounds of Dave Brubeck. Far more faithful than that rot the BBC put out a few years ago too. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,049 Posted July 28, 2021 He also appeared in the Kate Bush video for Cloudbusting, a gig he took as he was having a miserable time filming a Civil War drama with Al Pacino 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harrymcnallysblueandwhitearmy 1,510 Posted July 28, 2021 9 hours ago, arghton said: He's had polio, rheumatic fever, hepatitis, an appendectomy, pneumonia and scarlet fever all before 1989, also apparently had a near-death experience while filming Kelly's Heroes (1970) In 2017 he was reported "frail" as he was a heavy smoker when he was young and was seen carrying an oxygen tank and a tube. 2019 he was seen using a wheelchair and reported to be "frail" again. His ex-wife died in 2019. Not to mention being bodysnatched as long ago as 1978. Love Klute and Don't Look Now*. Really good understated actor, not too hammy like the overrated Tony Hopkins or Bill Hurt. * Sadly didn't actually shag Julie Christie on camera as the urban myth suggests. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lewd_Squirrel 315 Posted July 28, 2021 9 hours ago, Bibliogryphon said: For some reason Donald Sutherland has been on my radar for a while. Did he have a health scare a while back? He's been on mine, for awhile, too. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 19,846 Posted Thursday at 17:07 2 minutes ago, tracy said: Dead Aww. One of my favourite actors, almost always a pleasure to see (except Don't Look Now - unwatchable movie imo). RIP. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livingbygrace 155 Posted Thursday at 17:19 I totally agree.. Liked him in many things, and he seemed to be a nice and down to earth man 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 10,500 Posted Thursday at 17:19 I loved Don't Look Now. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gisooo 2,781 Posted Thursday at 17:32 The Leisure Seeker (2017) with Helen Mirren :(, good film. RIP Donald Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prussianblue 851 Posted Thursday at 17:33 Have just had it broken to me by the exclamations of a bunch of Americans at a nearby table in a bar in Italy. Sad, a unique talent (although he was awful in The Eagle Has Landed). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slackhurst Broadcasting 346 Posted Thursday at 17:33 The last survivor of the main cast from Dr Terror's House of Horrors, now he's caught the train for Bradley too. (I have to admit the first thing I thought of was his early parts in British films and TV shows like Gideon's Way and Man In A Suitcase.) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 15,362 Posted Thursday at 17:38 Oh dear. Why did I think he died a couple of years ago? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Charles De Gaulle 447 Posted Thursday at 17:38 33 minutes ago, tracy said: Dead Been sensing that a big new Hollywood name would drop soon for quite awhile now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jimbean1121 101 Posted Thursday at 17:42 got to meet the guy once. was super chill and it's a shame that he's gone. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dead Wait 1,098 Posted Thursday at 17:43 He has an exact replacement in Keifer! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldhollywood 68 Posted Thursday at 17:43 Another miss! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TomTomTelekom 3,649 Posted Thursday at 17:45 Damn, really sad On the one hand, 88 is a respectable age and he had one hell of a career. On the other hand, it still hurts because he was that type of actor who elevates every film they're in. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wannamaker 1,178 Posted Thursday at 17:47 3 minutes ago, oldhollywood said: Another miss! Wasn't in known ill health and not that old compared to the other DL picks, not a miss. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,051 Posted Thursday at 17:51 Kelly's Heroes. Oddball.. Wonderful. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
