#a deeply iconic actor. he was on the fbi list in the early 1970s for his antiwar activities

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Today we mourn the loss of Donald Sutherland, a legendary and iconic actor, who originated the role of Hawkeye Pierce in the 1970 film adaptation of the "MASH" novel. Without this film, we wouldn't have been given the "M*A*S*H" show we all hold dear. His career spanned decades, an actor so versatile he played a variety of roles with ease. Not just a comedic actor - as shown in "MASH" (1970), "Kelly's Heroes" (1970), and "Animal House" (1978) - he showcased additional talents in the thrillers "Klute" (1971) and "Don't Look Now" (1973), as well as the science fiction horror "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1978) and the 1980 drama "Ordinary People", and as the mysterious Mr. X in "JFK" (1991). More modern yet still notable roles include Mr. Bennet in the 2005 adaptation of "Pride & Prejudice" and President Snow in the "Hunger Games" films, a role he was passionate about playing so as to inspire the younger generation to pursue bringing about revolutionary change in the world.

He was one of the finest actors to have lived, and his loss will touch many, as we remember his life and countless roles. If you haven't seen much of him outside "MASH", I implore you to check him out in the movies I've mentioned above. We salute our original Hawkeye as we mourn his loss. Thank you, Donald Sutherland, for everything you have done.