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Today all nations mourn the passing of legendary actor and activist Sidney Poitier. Sidney Poitier, 94, has passed away. Clint Watson, the press secretary for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, confirmed the star’s death. A lifetime legacy, has been left in Hollywood and the world by Sidney Poitier.
Words like iconic, inspirational and leader don’t even begin to describe who Sidney Poitier was. He came from the low section of the Bahamas and then traveled to the United States when he was a teenager. Upon his arrival he signed up for the United States Army. After service, he fell in love with performing arts.
Due to his thick Bahamian accent, he dealt with rejection, but then he learned how to master the American accent, and scored his first huge role in the film “Lysistrata”. He later starred in films such as “No Way Out” in 1950 and “Blackboard Jungle” in 1955. In 1958, he starred in “The Defiant Ones”, and this was the catapult of his notoriety. Although he did not win his first Oscar Nomination, he did win his first Oscar for the drama-filled film “Lillies in the Field”. One of his most loved films is “A Raisin in the Sun”, which has been created many times over the past 60 years.
Sidney Poitier was dedicated to accepting roles that portrayed Black Americans in an intelligent light. He refused to be a stereotype actor for producers with unethical standards. When Sidney Poitier starred in “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner”, is made a big impact because interracial marriage was still illegal in some states.
Legendary Actor, Activist and pioneer, Sidney Poitier, is survived by his wife Joanna Shimkus and their six daughters, Beverly, Pamela, Sherri, Gina, Anika and Sydney. We pray that his legacy continues to shine and grow and live through those who personally knew him and held him with high regard. Sidney Poitier pathed the way for many other Black actors and for that we are forever grateful. Thank you Mr. Sidney Poitier.
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