Donald Sutherland, star of "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games," dies at 88

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Donald Sutherland, a multi-generational actor who starred in "M*A*S*H," "Hunger Games" and more, has died. He was 88.

Donald Sutherland attends the 2017 Governors Awards on Nov. 11, 2017 in Hollywood, California.  Getty Images

His death was confirmed on social media by his son Kiefer Sutherland, a well-known actor who starred in "24" and "Designated Survivor," on Thursday. 

"With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away," Kiefer Sutherland said on X. "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 than that. A life well lived."

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