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 Thursday at age 88.

''Donald was a giant, not only physically but as a talent. He was also enormously kind and generous. ... It's never easy losing the caliber of a human being and actor like Donald Sutherland, but this one really profoundly hurts because Donald was like my brother, and a big part of my own career.'' — Sutherland's ''M.A.S.H.'' co-star Elliott Gould, in a statement to The Associated Press.

''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 story & the audience with supreme excellence.'' — Ron Howard, on X.

''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 than that. A life well lived.'' — Actor and Sutherland's son, Kiefer Sutherland, on X.

''Donald Sutherland was one of the smartest actors I ever worked with. He had a wonderful enquiring brain, and a great knowledge on a wide variety of subjects. He combined this great intelligence with a deep sensitivity, and with a seriousness about his profession as an actor. This all made him into the legend of film that he became.'' — Actor Helen Mirren, who co-starred with Sutherland in 2017's ''The Leisure Seekers,'' in a statement.

''We've lost one of the greats. Donald Sutherland brought a level of brilliance to his craft few could match. A remarkable, legendary actor — and a great Canadian.'' — Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, on X.

''Donald was a brilliant actor and a complex man who shared quite a few adventures with me, such as the FTA Show, an anti-Vietnam war tour that performed for 60,000 active duty soldiers, sailors, and marines in Hawaii, Okinawa, the Philippines, and Japan in 1971. I am heartbroken.'' — Jane Fonda, who was Sutherland's co-star in the 1971 film ''Klute,'' shared on Instagram.

''No words. He was too important.'' — Former New York Times film critic Janet Maslin, on X.

''He starred in two of my very favourite and most influential films — 'Don't Look Now' and the 1978 'Invasion Of The Bodysnatchers'. But that is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of his legendary filmography. He was a funny, laconic, but also intense and dramatic presence in so many memorable movies.'' — Director Edgar Wright, on Instagram.

''It was my honor to work with him many years ago, and I will never forget his charisma and ability. If you want a master class in acting, watch him in 'Ordinary People.''' — Actor Rob Lowe, who appeared with Sutherland in the 2004 miniseries ''Salem's Lot,'' via X.

''aww man. farewell, Donald Sutherland.'' — Actor Elijah Wood on X.

''We lost a legend, a journeyman actor that created unique and believable characters every time he stepped in front of the camera.'' — Jon Cassar, who directed both Donald and Kiefer Sutherland in 2015's ''Forsaken,'' via X.