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AFTER his divorce from Shirley Douglas, Donald Sutherland moved on with Francine Racette.

Similar to the late Emmy winner, his third wife also worked in film.

Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette pictured together in 1983
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Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette pictured together in 1983Credit: Getty

Who is Donald Sutherland's wife, Francine Racette?

In 1972, Donald Sutherland tied the knot with his third wife, Francine Racette.

Born on September 23, 1947, Francine is also an actor.

Hailing from Quebec, Canada, she has appeared in American and French movies.

In 1966, she graduated from the National Theatre School of Canada.

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Her filmography includes Four Flies on Grey Velvet, Lumière, and Les Vilaines Manières 

Donald and Francine have co-starred in Alien Thunder and The Disappearance.

After the 1980s, the latter retired from acting.

Her last movie role was in the 1987 biographical drama, Au revoir les enfants.

On June 20, 2024, 88-year-old Donald died after a long illness.

How many kids do Donald and Francine have?

Donald and Francine have three children together.

They are parents to sons Rossif, Angus, and Roeg.

Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette pictured together in May 1985
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Donald Sutherland and Francine Racette pictured together in May 1985Credit: Getty

From his previous marriage to Shirley Douglas, the former also has two older children.

The Hunger Games alum is a father to Kiefer and Rachel Sutherland.

When did Donald and Shirley Douglas divorce?

After four years of marriage, Donald and Shirley Douglas called it quits.

They were married in 1966 and divorced in 1970.

It was the second marriage for both of them. The Invasion of the Body Snatchers star's first marriage was with Lois Hardwick.

Meanwhile, Shirley's first wedding was to Timothy Sicks.

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