Entertainment News | Oscar-winning Actor Sidney Poitier Dies at 94
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier, who was an Academy Award winner, has died at the age of 94.
Washington [US], January 7 (ANI): Bahamian-American actor Sidney Poitier, who was an Academy Award winner, has died at the age of 94.
The star's death was confirmed to Fox News on Friday by the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office. In 1963, Poitier had made a film in Arizona, 'Lilies of the Field'. The performance led to a huge milestone making him the first Black winner of a lead-acting Oscar.
Sidney's roles were legendary. He starred as Mark Thackeray in 'To Sir With Love', and Detective Virgil Tibbs in 'In the Heat of the Night' in 1967. He also starred in 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner', also released in the same.
Poitier was a tireless civil rights activist. He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009 by President Obama for his work. A dual citizen of the US and the Bahamas, he served from 1997-2007 as Bahamian Ambassador to Japan.
Also Read | HoYeon Jung Vogue Magazine Photoshoot: A Look at February Cover Star’s Awesome Fashion!.
As per TMZ, Poitier is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joanna and six daughters. (ANI)
(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)