The Emmy and Golden Globe-winning actor is father to Kiefer Sutherland.

His son, fellow actorKiefer Sutherland, 57, revealed the news in an emotional Thursday social media post.

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

Donald Sutherland in 2018

Donald Sutherland in 2018.Andreas Rentz/Getty

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

A life well lived.

Representatives for Sutherland did not immediately respond toEntertainment Weeklys request for comment.

Donald Sutherland in &lsquo;M<em>A</em>S*H&rsquo;

Donald Sutherland in ‘MASH’.Everett Collection*

Donald Sutherland was one of the smartest actors I ever worked with.

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

She added, “He was my colleague and became my friend.

Donald Sutherland in &lsquo;The Hunger Games: Catching Fire&rsquo;

Donald Sutherland in ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’.Everett

I will miss his presence in this world.

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In college, Sutherland double majored in engineering and drama before fully embracing his interest in acting.

He left Canada for Britain in 1957 to study at the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art.

Terror’s House of Horrors.

Sutherland toldThe Guardianin 2005 that he originally had a single line in the movie Number two, sir!

until Walker refused to participate in a scene that required him to impersonate a general.

With the big ears!

You do it!, Sutherland recalled.

He didn’t even know my name!”