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Donald Sutherland dies: Five essential roles by the Canadian acting legend
By Alex Nino Gheciu, The Canadian Press on June 20th, 2024
TORONTO – Donald Sutherland, the Canadian acting legend with a prolific film and TV career, has died at age 88. His son, actor Kiefer Sutherland, confirmed his death on Thursday, calling him “one of the most important actors in the history of film,” in a post on the X platform. “Never daunted by a role, ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Putin-Kim summit produced an unusual – and speedy – flurry of glimpses into North Korea
By Ted Anthony, The Associated Press on June 20th, 2024
The imagery from Pyongyang emerged quickly, notable in its variety – glimpses into North Korea in near-real time that showed its leader, Kim Jong Un, grinning and glad-handing with Russian President Vladimir Putin and showing him around the capital of one of the world’s least accessible nations. For those who follow the happenings of the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ron Howard, Helen Mirren, son Kiefer pay tribute to Donald Sutherland
By The Associated Press on June 20th, 2024
Famous fans, colleagues and family pay tribute to actor Donald Sutherland, the star of “M.A.S.H.” “Klute” and “The Hunger Games” who died at age 88. “I was blessed to direct him in #Backdraft. One of the most intelligent, interesting & engrossing film actors of all time. Incredible range, creative courage & dedication to serving the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fails to qualify for CNN’s debate. It’ll be a showdown between Biden and Trump
By Meg Kinnard, The Associated Press on June 20th, 2024
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) – Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta, according to host network CNN, falling shy of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and necessary polling. The missed markers mean that the June 27 showdown will be solely between Democratic President Joe Biden ... Read More »
1 responseRon Howard, Edgar Wright, son Kiefer pay tribute to Donald Sutherland
By The Associated Press on June 20th, 2024
Famous fans, colleagues and family pay tribute to actor Donald Sutherland, the star of “M.A.S.H.” “Klute” and “The Hunger Games” who died at age 88. “I was blessed to direct him in #Backdraft. One of the most intelligent, interesting & engrossing film actors of all time. Incredible range, creative courage & dedication to serving the ... Read More »
1 responseRapper Travis Scott arrested after Miami Beach police say he drunkenly yelled at people on a yacht
By The Associated Press on June 20th, 2024
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) – Rapper Travis Scott was arrested in Miami Beach early Thursday on misdemeanor charges of trespassing and public intoxication after officers say they found him at the city’s marina shouting obscenities at people on a yacht and disobeyed their order to leave. Officers went to the marina shortly before 1 a.m. ... Read More »
1 responseTrudeau says Donald Sutherland was ‘truly a great Canadian artist’ who will be missed
By The Canadian Press on June 20th, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Donald Sutherland was “truly a great Canadian artist” who will be deeply missed. The New Brunswick-born acting legend has died at 88, his son Kiefer confirmed Thursday with a post on X. Trudeau was asked about Sutherland’s passing at a press conference in Westville, N.S., shortly after the news broke. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Some quick facts about the life and career of Canadian-born actor Donald Sutherland
By The Canadian Press on June 20th, 2024
Legendary Canadian actor Donald Sutherland, the Canadian-born actor who went on to become a major Hollywood star over his more than six-decade career, died on Thursday at the age of 88. Here’s a look at some highlights of his life and career: Birthday: July 17, 1935 Hometown: Born in Saint John, N.B., and grew up ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Canadian acting legend Donald Sutherland dies at 88, son Kiefer says
By The Canadian Press on June 20th, 2024
New Brunswick-born acting legend Donald Sutherland has died at age 88. His son Kiefer Sutherland announced the news in a social media post. The elder Sutherland’s career spanned more than 50 years and ranged from the snarky surgeon Hawkeye Pierce in the film version of “MASH” to the fascist dictator President Snow in “The Hunger ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Donald Sutherland, the towering actor whose career spanned ‘M.A.S.H.’ to ‘Hunger Games,’ dies at 88
By Jake Coyle, The Associated Press on June 20th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Donald Sutherland, the prolific film and television actor whose long career stretched from “M.A.S.H.” to “The Hunger Games,” has died. He was 88. Kiefer Sutherland, the actor’s son, confirmed his father’s death Thursday. No further details were immediately available. “I personally think one of the most important actors in the history ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judy Garland’s hometown is raising funds to purchase stolen ‘Wizard of Oz’ ruby slippers
By The Associated Press on June 20th, 2024
GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (AP) – The Minnesota hometown of Judy Garland, the actress who wore a pair of ruby slippers in “The Wizard of Oz,” is raising money to purchase the prized footwear after it was stolen from a local museum and then later turned over to an auction company. Grand Rapids, Minnesota, where the ... Read More »
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