Bollywood Newshound Nisha here, your favorite Bollywood snoop, bringing you today’s juicy tidbits from Tinseltown. Grab your popcorn, because we’re diving deep into the life and legacy of one of Hollywood’s greats, Donald Sutherland. Now, I know what you’re thinking – "Nisha, this isn’t Bollywood!" But trust me, some stories are just too grand to ignore, and this is one of them. So, buckle up!
Imagine being so legendary that even the greats of Bollywood would tip their hat to you. That was Donald Sutherland. Yes, the same guy who terrified us all as President Snow in ‘The Hunger Games.’ After a battle with a prolonged illness, the iconic actor has bid us adieu at the age of 88. And oh, the tributes are pouring in like monsoon rains in Mumbai!
Kiefer Sutherland, Donald’s son and an actor in his own right, broke the news on X (formerly known as Twitter). "With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away," he wrote. Ah, Kiefer, we feel you! 😢
Here’s a fun fact: Donald Sutherland’s career was longer than a Karan Johar movie! From playing dashing leading men to antiheroes and villains, he did it all. And let’s not forget the horror of President Snow – the man who made us all fear white roses!
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who’s had his fair share of starstruck moments, also chimed in. "Even as a young man, I was deeply, deeply star-struck," he confessed. Trudeau, darling, we totally get it. 😎
US President Joe Biden didn’t hold back either. "Donald Sutherland was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and one-of-a-kind actor who inspired and entertained the world for decades," he shared on X. Ah, even the POTUS is a fan!
And then, the official handle of ‘The Hunger Games’ franchise paid a moving tribute, "We asked the kindest man in the world to portray the most corrupt, ruthless dictator we’ve ever seen." Talk about versatility! 🎭
Ron Howard, who directed Sutherland in ‘Backdraft,’ was all praises too. He called him "one of the most intelligent, interesting & engrossing film actors of all time." No kidding, Ron!
British actress Helen Mirren, who co-starred with Sutherland in ‘The Leisure Seeker,’ described him as "one of the smartest actors I ever worked with." Helen, darling, we knew you had good taste!
And let’s not forget the shout-outs from other celebs:
- Janet Maslin, former New York Times film critic: "No words. He was too important."
- Director Edgar Wright: "He starred in two of my very favourite and most influential films."
- Rob Lowe: "If you want a master class in acting, watch him in ‘Ordinary People.’"
- Elijah Wood: "Aww man, farewell, Donald Sutherland."
- Jon Cassar: "We lost a legend."
Billy Baldwin summed it up perfectly, "Donald was a complex, complicated and quirky man in the most delicious way." Billy, you had us at "delicious." 🍭
Sutherland, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, was given an honorary Oscar in 2017. He even received a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in 2011, cheekily stating it meant more to him than a fancy gravestone. Classic Sutherland!
In the end, Sutherland left behind five children from three wives, all of whom have dabbled in the film or TV industry. Talk about a cinematic dynasty!
Nisha’s Nutshell:
In the grand Bollywood-ized world of cinema, legends never really say goodbye. They just take an extended interval!Tags:
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