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Canadian Actress Shirley Douglas Dies Of Pneumonia Complications

Tara Clow April 6, 2020 4:00 am Last Updated on February 7, 2026 4:31 pm

Well known Canadian actress Shirley Douglas has passed away.

Her son Kiefer Sutherland posted to Twitter yesterday, his mother passed away due to complications from pneumonia not related to COVID-19.

She was 86 years old.

Sutherland added she had been battling health problems for quite some time.

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— Kiefer Sutherland (@RealKiefer) April 5, 2020

Shirley Douglas was a tremendous talent, a tireless advocate, and a fearless activist who never stopped fighting for what she believed in. Her passing is a true loss for our country, and I’m sending my condolences to @RealKiefer and their entire family during this difficult time.

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 6, 2020

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Tara Clow is a multi-award-winning news anchor and reporter with more than 30 years of experience at radio stations across Canada. She is a graduate of the Radio and TV Arts program at Toronto Metropolitan University and the Humber College radio broadcasting program. She is based in Moncton and covers stories across Canada. Contact Tara at clow.tara@radioabl.ca.