Hollywood icon Donald Sutherland, best known for his role of President Snow in the "Hunger Games," has passed away at the age of 88. 

His son, Kiefer Sutherland, announced the actor's death on Thursday.

"With a heavy heart, I tell you that my father, Donald Sutherland, has passed away," Kiefer wrote on X.

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

The 57-year-old went on to say that his late father was "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," said Kiefer.

He made the announcement using a childhood photograph of him and his father.

Donald shared Kiefer and his twin sister, Rachel, with his ex-wife, Shirley Douglas, whom he was married to from 1966 to 1970. 

The Emmy winner is also survived by his wife, Francine Racette, and their three sons: Roeg, 50, Rossif, 45, and Angus, 41. 

His career spanned more than six decades, with film and TV credits dating back to the early 1960s. He also played President Snow in "The Hunger Games" film franchise.

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. He loved what he did and did what he loved, and one can never ask for more… pic.twitter.com/3EdJB03KKT

— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) June 20, 2024