Actor Kiefer Sutherland has confirmed that his mother Shirley Douglas has died.
The 24 star tweeted the news, revealing that his mother, who was both a well-known actress and activist, had died due to pneumonia complications that were not related to Covid-19.
He said: "My mother was an extraordinary woman who led an extraordinary life. Sadly she had been battling for her health for quite some time and we, as a family, knew this day was coming.
"To any families who have lost loved ones unexpectedly to the coronavirus, my heart breaks for you. Please stay safe."
— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) April 5, 2020
Douglas, who was born in Canada, had just celebrated her 86th birthday on Thursday.
She shared Kiefer and his twin sister Rachel with ex-husband Donald Sutherland. They were married from 1966 - 1970.
She is also survived by her son Thomas from her first marriage to Timothy Emil Sicks.
