Kiefer Sutherland‘s mother Shirley Douglas has sadly passed away. She was 86-years-old. The 53-year-old Designated Survivor took to Twitter on Sunday (April 5) to announce that his mother had died from pneumonia complications, clarifying that her death was “not related” to COVID-19. “Early this morning my mother Shirley Douglas, passed away due to complications surrounding pneumonia (not related to COVID19),” Kiefer wrote. “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.” Shirley was a famed in actress in both screen and on stage.