Donald Sutherland, the Original Hawkeye Pierce, Dies at 88
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Sutherland created the iconic role in the 1970 film before Alan Alda took over for the long-running TV series.
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Fans of the MASH franchise are mourning the loss of beloved star Donald Sutherland, who passed away on [date] at the age of 88. Sutherland played Hawkeye Pierce, the irreverent and brilliant surgeon, in the original 1970 film, a role that would later be made even more famous by Alan Alda in the long-running TV series.
Sutherland's Hawkeye was a complex character, a skilled surgeon with a sharp wit and a deep compassion for his patients. He was also a bit of a rebel, constantly challenging authority and pushing the boundaries of what was acceptable. His performance in the film was both critically acclaimed and beloved by audiences, and it helped establish him as one of the most popular actors of his generation.
Although Alda's portrayal of Hawkeye in the TV series is arguably even more iconic, Sutherland's original performance remains a touchstone for fans of the franchise. His Hawkeye was a true original, and his death is a great loss to the world of entertainment.
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