The “Klute” star says she’s “heartbroken.”

Jane Fondais “heartbroken” followingthe death of Donald Sutherland.

“I am heartbroken.”

Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland in the Warner Brothers film, Klute, directed by Alan J. Pakula

Jane Fonda and Donald Sutherland in “Klute.".George Rinhart/Corbis via Getty

In a 2001 interview with theBBC, Sutherland recalled that their love was in full force during filming.

And it broke my heart.

I was so sad.

Donald Sutherland, who wears a beige suit, and American actress Jane Fonda,

Donald Sutherland and Jane Fonda photographed in 1972.Richard Nairin/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty

It was a wonderful relationship right up to the point we lived together.”

Before the end of 1972, Sutherland married Francine Racette, who remained his wife until his death.

But he and Fonda collaborated again for the 1973 comedySteelyard Blues, which costarred Peter Boyle and Howard Hesseman.

Sutherland’s death wasannouncedby his son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, on Thursday.

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

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

A life well lived.”

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Former colleagues, including the officialHunger Games account,sent their loveas well.

We are privileged to have known and worked with him, and our thoughts are with his family."