Poitier's death was confirmed by Eugene Torchon-Newry, acting director general of the Bahamas Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Poitier, who held dual US and Bahamian nationality, was "an icon, a hero, a mentor, a fighter, a national treasure," Deputy Prime Minister Chester Cooper said on his official Facebook page.
He rose to the pinnacle of his profession despite coming from a poor family in the Bahamas and softening his heavy island accent at a time when important opportunities for Black performers were scarce.
He won an Academy Award for "Lilies of the Field" in 1963. "He starred as an itinerant labourer who assists a group of white nuns in the construction of a chapel in the film.
from Wion News.
He lived a fulfilling and purposeful life.
ReplyDeleteYou'll be missed greatly by those you impacted positively.
Thank you for being a pacesetter.
Rest on Pa Sidney Poitier
Adieu....
He was a real act. Classy and polished man unfortunately they don’t come that good again RIP
DeleteTrue class
DeleteReal celebrity
Good looking, elegantly dignified, well spoken thespian
Adieu great man
May his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteRest on sir.... you will be greatly missed.
ReplyDeleteShea, you know this how?
DeleteThank you Sir for opening doors for so many black actors.
ReplyDeleteYour legacy will never be forgotten.
Rest in power!
How is it sad when someone dies at 94?
ReplyDeleteMy dear the thing shock me o. 94 is a good old age. Abi he go live forever?
DeleteMay his soul rest in peace 💔💔💔💔
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteHe died at a riped age. May his soul rest in peace.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace man
ReplyDeleteRIP sir
ReplyDeleteI remember his iconic role in the movie 'The Jackal.' Rest in peace, sir
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