Oscar winner Sidney Poitier is dead. The actor, who became the first African American to win an Oscar, is said to have died at the age of 94.
Hollywood is in great mourning: Oscar winner Sidney Poitier is said to have died at the age of 94. This is reported by the British magazine Mirror and meanwhile several media . Secretary of State Fred Mitchell reportedly confirmed his death. The news channel OURNews Bahamas also confirmed the death news. So far nothing is known about the cause of death.
Hollywood in mourning: Sidney Poitier is dead – He became the first African-American actor to win an Oscar
The actor and director was known from films such as “Escape in Chains” and “In the Heat of the Night”. He won the Oscar in 1964 as the first African American actor for his role as the leading actor in “Lilies on the Field”. The movie star was married for the second time. He was the father of a total of six daughters and, according to the Independent, had eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Since 1974 he carried the title “Sir”, since he was awarded the order “Knight Commander of the British Empire” for his acting achievements. In 2009 he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by ex-President Barack Obama.
Sidney Poitier dies: Hollywood mourns Oscar legend
Bahamas Vice President Chester Cooper expresses his condolences on the social media platform Facebook. “We lost a symbol; a hero, a mentor, a fighter, a national treasure, ”he wrote of the actor who grew up in the Bahams. “When I heard of Sir Sindey Poitier’s death, I was filled with great sadness and at the same time a feeling of joy. Sadness that he wouldn’t be here so I can tell him how much he means to us. And joy that he has done so much to show the world that those with the most humble beginnings can change the world. “Poitier is sorely missed, Cooper continued. “But his legacy will not be forgotten.” (Jbr)
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