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He was the oldest living Best Actor Academy Award winner.
It was the first Broadway production written by a Black woman.
He would later reprise the role in the film adaptation.
Firsts like these defined so much of Poitiers career.
The latter film debuted only six months after interracial marriage was legalized in all states.
Poitier is survived by his wife, Joanna Shimkus Poitier; his daughters; grandchildren; and great-grandchildren.
He also opened doors for a generation of actors.
My dear Sidney, an enormous part of my soul weeps at your passing.
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Sidney Poitier.
What a landmark actor.
One of a kind.
What a beautiful, gracious, warm, genuinely regal man.
We will always hold you in our hearts and forever speak your name.
I am because of him.
He blazed a tremendous path for thespians such as me.
I am forever grateful.
Thank you Sidney Poitier.
Rest In Peace and in Power.
We love you.pic.twitter.com/CP2ga9KiHu
He once caught me following him.
He said little girl what do you want I muttered can I have your autograph.
From that day he always called me little girl and asked if I wanted his autograph.
It was something we laughed about.
He was my hero & great friend.
You will remain in our hearts and on our screens forever.
May you rest in peace.
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You paved the way for so many of us.
Rest in Power Dear Sir.
His face, his expressions - all matched the kindness of his heart.
The world was a much better place because you were in it, and we will miss you.
And a pretty great actor too.
This beautiful, brilliant, talented Black man.
He opened doors with a BOOM that came from his gentle soul RIP ..
Sidney Poitier.
Rest in divine peace, Bahamian King.
