Sidney Poitier on the set of “Lilies of the Field” in 1963 | Photo by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images By Keyaira Boone ·Updated January 8, 2022
Sidney Poitier passed away on January 6. The legendary actor, director and philanthropist, who was the first Black man to win an Academy Award for Best Actor was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather.
His family has released the following statement expressing their sentiments and
