Sidney Poitier Useless at 94

Sidney Poitier, the actor and activist who broke shade limitations and starred in among the most iconic films ever made, has died … in accordance with the Bahamian Minister of Overseas Affairs.

The circumstances surrounding his dying usually are not but recognized, nor do we all know the place he died.

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

Sidney’s roles are legendary … starring as Mark Thackeray in “To Sir With Love,” and Detective Virgil Tibbs in “Within the Warmth of the Evening” in 1967. You already know, he delivered the well-known line, “They name me Mr. Tibbs.”

He additionally starred in “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner,” additionally launched in 1967.

Simply take into consideration that … all 3 unimaginable films had been launched the identical 12 months.

Poitier was a tireless civil rights activist … he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 by President Obama for his work.

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.

Sidney was 94.