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Sir Sidney Poitier, the Academy Award-winning actor from the Hollywood golden age, has died, officers stated. He was 94.
- Poitier was thought of Hollywood’s first Black film star, per CNN.
- He additionally was the primary Black man to win the perfect actor Oscar award.
- Poitier was given an honorary knighthood by Queen Elizabeth II in 1974.
Clint Watson, press secretary for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, informed CNN that Poitier died Thursday night.
- It’s unclear how Poitier died.
Poitier was identified for performing, directing and producing in Hollywood. However he was additionally a giant voice for civil rights in Nineteen Sixties, in response to Enterprise Insider.
- He was additionally an envoy for the Bahamas.
- He starred in motion pictures similar to “Lilies of the Subject,” “A Patch of Blue,” “To Sir, With Love,” “Within the Warmth of the Night time” and “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.”
Poitier wrote for Individuals journal that he felt an obligation to encourage Black folks with each film he made.
- “I felt very a lot as if I have been representing 15, 18 million folks with each transfer I made,” he stated.
Reactions to Poitier’s dying flooded social media Friday, sharing considerate reminiscences for the late actor.
By way of his groundbreaking roles and singular expertise, Sidney Poitier epitomized dignity and beauty, revealing the facility of films to convey us nearer collectively. He additionally opened doorways for a technology of actors. Michelle and I ship our like to his household and legion of followers. pic.twitter.com/zkYKFSxfKA
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier
— Be A King (@BerniceKing) January 7, 2022
Poor Individuals's Marketing campaign, Resurrection Metropolis, Washington, D.C., Might 1968
Highly effective past the stage and display screen. pic.twitter.com/hEKRxGvoM2
An excellent actor, director and activist RIP Sidney Poitier pic.twitter.com/uq1bDVQ9vO
— Sarah Cooper (@sarahcpr) January 7, 2022
We misplaced a chic King in the present day. Thanks Sidney Poitier. For not solely opening the door, however for strolling on this world with limitless grace and excellence, in order that in the present day, nonetheless, we comply with behind you, reaching towards the instance that you simply set. Relaxation In Peace and in Energy. We love you. pic.twitter.com/CP2ga9KiHu
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier. What a landmark actor. One among a form. What a stupendous, gracious, heat, genuinely regal man. RIP, Sir. With love.
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) January 7, 2022
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Une légende autant qu’un pionnier s’est éteint aujourd’hui à l’âge de 94 ans, et dont l’histoire du cinéma retiendra le nom pour toujours.
— Institut Lumière (@InstitutLumiere) January 7, 2022
Au revoir, monsieur Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/W8Cu1fOHRn