'Pride and Prejudice' actor Donald Sutherland dies at age 88

Donald Sutherland, the actor who starred in movies such as "Pride and Prejudice" and "Hunger Games," passed away at age 88.

Sutherland's death was confirmed Thursdayto Deadline and his passing was due to a long illness. 

Sutherland was an honorary Oscar recipient. He starred in other movies including "Citizen X" and "The Dirty Dozen."

He also won a Golden Globe for a television movie called "Path to War."

Sutherland is survived by his wife Francine Racette, his sons Roeg, Rossif, Angus, and Kiefer, his daughter Rachel and four grandchildren. 

There is supposed to be a private celebration of life attended by family that will take place.