Who was Sidney Poitier and how did he die?: Award-winning and celebrated American actor Sidney Poitier was mentioned dead on Friday, January 7, 2022, and fans can’t control their pain
Sidney Poitier who is a veteran actor starred in a lot of films with the notable ones being To Sir With Love, In the Heat of the Night, and Look Who’s Coming to Dinner, among others.
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Who was Sidney Poitier?
Sidney Poitier was the first black actor who won an award as the Best Leading Actor in the Academy Award. He was adjourned as the winner of the Best Leading Actor Oscar at the 36th Academy Awards for the 1963 film he starred in dubbed, Lilies of the Field.
Sidney Poitier became very famous for his role in Blackboard Jungle shot in the year 1955. That was the first movie that gave him a career.
In addition to the movie mentioned above, Sidney Poitier also starred in renowned movies like Shoot to Kill, Stir Crazy, A Raisin in the Sun, and A Patch of Blue.
What was Sidney Poitier’s cause of death?
In 2008, Sidney Poitier shot his last film dubbed Mr Warmth: The Don Rickles Project which was a documentary by Don Rickles.
The death of Sidney Poitier was first confirmed by Bahamas Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell who expressed how heartbroken and sad he was to hear the demise of such a legendary actor.
Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper while commenting on the death of Sidney Poitier said he is:
“conflicted with great sadness and a sense of celebration when I learned of the passing of Sir Sidney Poitier. Sadness that he would no longer be here to tell him how much he means to us, but a celebration that he did so much to show the world that those from the humblest beginnings can change the world and that we gave him his flowers while he was with us.”
Until his death, Sidney Poitier was 94 years old. The cause of Sidney Poitier’s death wasn’t updated.
Was Sidney Poitier married?
Sidney Poitier married twice in his life. His first wife was known as Juanita Hardy and they had 4 daughters together.
Juanita Hardy was married by Sidney Poitier between the years April 29, 1950, to 1965.
Sidney Poitier second wife was known as Joanna Shimkus and they got married in year January 23, 1976.
The beautiful lovers had 2 daughters as well who are known as Anika and Sydney Tamiia. They are all actors as a career.
Sidney Poitier had 8 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren before his death. So pitiful.
What Are The Public Saying About Sidney Poitier’s Death?
With the coming of this sad news, a lot of fans are reacting to it. Below are a few captured from some prominent people across social media who are pained over the death of Sidney Poitier.
In the wake of Sidney Poitier’s death, many celebrities expressed their condolences on social media platforms such as Twitter.
Actress Kerry Washington was the first to react on Twitter by writing: “We lost an elegant King today. Thank you, Sidney Poitier.
For not only opening the door but for walking in this world with endless grace and excellence, so that today, still, we follow behind you, reaching toward the example that you set. Rest In Peace and in Power. We love you”
Singer Dionne Warwick added: “He once caught me following him. He said ‘little girl what do you want I muttered “can I have your autograph. From that day he always called me a little girl and asked if I wanted his autograph. It was something we laughed about. He was my hero & great friend. May he RIP.”
A lot more reactions are popping through.
Sidney Poitier Obituary
Sidney Poitier’s obituary details are yet to be made available to all by his family. We will update you on it once Sidney Poitier’s family makes his obituary details public.
