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First Black Man To Win An Oscar, Sidney Poitier Dies At 94 (Photos)

Posted on the 08 January 2022 by Maxiel

A legendary Hollywood actor and first black man to win an Oscar, Sidney Poitier is lifeless.

His loss of life was introduced yesterday on the age of 94.

The actor and activist broke shade limitations in Hollywood and starred in among the most iconic motion pictures ever made.

The workplace of the Bahamian Minister of International Affairs has confirmed Sidney's loss of life yesterday.

Poitier was the primary black man to win an Oscar for Greatest Actor for his starring position in "Lilies of the Field" in 1963.

First Black Man To Win An Oscar, Sidney Poitier Dies At 94 (Photos)

Poitier, who's a twin citizen of the U.S. and the Bahamas, served from 1997-2007 as Bahamian Ambassador to Japan.

Poitier is survived by his spouse of 45 years, Joanna and 6 daughters.


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