Donald Sutherland Cause of death, Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Obituary

The legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland,88, passed away on June 20th, 2024.

Throughout the course of his seven-decade career, he appeared in almost 200 series and movies.

Sutherland mastered both heroes and villains, from the silly Hawkeye Pierce in M*A*S*H to the icy President Snow in The Hunger Games.

Though he did win an honorary Oscar in 2017, he never won an Oscar despite winning two Golden Globes and a Primetime Emmy.

Actor Kiefer Sutherland was also raised by Sutherland.

Donald Sutherland Cause of death

At the age of 88, Donald Sutherland tragically departed away on June 20, 2024. His family did disclose that he had been battling a protracted illness, even though the official cause of death has not yet been made public.

Donald Sutherland Wife

Donald Sutherland was married three times. His first two marriages ended in divorce.

His first wife was Lois May Hardwick, though details about their relationship are scarce. They were married from 1959 to 1966.

His second wife was actress Shirley Douglas, daughter of a prominent Canadian politician. They had a well-publicized romance and were married from 1966 to 1970. Together they had twins, Kiefer and Rachel Sutherland, who are both successful actors.

His third and longest marriage was to actress Francine Racette. They met filming a Western together in 1972 and married that same year.

They remained together until his death in 2024. They had three sons together: Roeg, Rossif, and Angus. Sutherland reportedly considered Racette his greatest love and credited her as his inspiration.

Donald Sutherland Children

Donald Sutherland leaves behind a legacy that extends beyond the screen, with five children from his three marriages.

Kiefer Sutherland

Perhaps his most famous child, Kiefer Sutherland followed in his father’s footsteps and became a renowned actor. They share a credited work, the 1983 film “Blood Ties.” While their relationship wasn’t always easy due to Donald’s demanding career, Kiefer has spoken about being close to his twin sister.

• Rachel Sutherland: Donald’s only daughter, Rachel, has chosen a path behind the camera. She works as a production manager in the entertainment industry, opting for a quieter role in the filmmaking world.
• Rossif Sutherland, Angus Sutherland, and Roeg Sutherland: Donald’s three sons with his third wife, Francine Racette, all share names inspired by directors he’s admired. Rossif and Angus have both pursued acting careers, while details about Roeg’s path are more private.

Donald Sutherland Net Worth

Donald Sutherland had an estimated net worth of $60 million before he died.