With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away.

I personally think one of the most important actors in the history of film.

Never daunted by a role, good, bad or ugly.

Donald Sutherland poses at an event wearing a dark suit, tie, and scarf, with a slight smile

Here are some of the tributes from celebrities so far.

He closed the tribute with, “I love you and I will never forget you.”

She also commented a heart on Tom Blyth’s tribute post.

Donald Sutherland smiles while wearing a dark jacket and scarf

Jane Fonda posted a beautiful tribute on Instagram.

She said she is “heartbroken” and said they “loved working together” as costars inKlute.

Helen Mirrensaid, “Donald Sutherland was one of the smartest actors I ever worked with.

Image of an Instagram story by @rachelzegler featuring a photo of Donald Sutherland with text below reading "1935 - 2024." Heartbroken emojis are shown above the image

He had a wonderful enquiring brain, and a great knowledge on a wide variety of subjects.

This all made him into the legend of film that he became.

He was my colleague and became my friend.

Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland pose together on the red carpet at "The Leisure Seeker" premiere. Mirren wears a long-sleeve striped dress, Sutherland wears a suit

I will miss his presence in this world.”

He calls Sutherland “one of our greatest actors,” and commends his “charisma and ability.”

Today we lost one of our greatest actors, Donald Sutherland.

Donald Sutherland in a suit, standing on a street with hands in his pockets, looking pensive

If you want a master class in acting, watch him in Ordinary People.

The Princess Bridestar Cary Elwes commented on Kiefer’s post: “Devastated.

Our hearts are breaking for you.

Donald Sutherland poses in a three-piece suit with hands in pockets, standing next to a framed poster

So grateful to have known & worked with him.

He tore my heart apart.

RIP Donald Sutherland, 88.One of my all-time favourite actors who played so many great roles.

Older man with white hair laughing, wearing a blazer, shirt, and scarf outdoors

I was blessed to direct him in#Backdraft.

One of the most intelligent, interesting & engrossing film actors of all time.

Was always a favorite.

Broke your heart in Ordinary People RIPx” in anInstagram comment.

Finally, Nancy Sinatra shared a tribute, saying, “This hurts.

godspeed, Donald Sutherland.”

This hurts.godspeed, Donald Sutherland.