Sidney Poitier Dies at 94

Friday, 7 January 2022 11:29

By Linda Morgan

Sidney Poitier, who was the first Black actor to win an Academy Award for best lead performance, has passed away at the age of 94.

A Hollywood legend who was known for breaking racial barriers has passed away.

Sidney Poiter, who was the first Black actor to snag a best actor Oscar, has died at the age of 94.

The news was announced by an official from the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Poitier won the Oscar for his role in "Lilies of the Field", and was also known for his work in movies such as "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner", "The Defiant Ones", and "In the Heat of the Night."

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