Beloved Bahamian actor and former ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier has died.
Last edited Fri Jan 7, 2022, 01:27 PM - Edit history (1)
Source: Eyewitness News Bahamas
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https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/07/sidney-poitier-in-the-heat-of-the-night-acting-pioneer-dies?CMP=twt_a-culture_b-gdnculture
Read more: https://twitter.com/ewnewsbahamas
Rest in Peace. A great man.
question everything
(47,578 posts)mountain grammy
(26,666 posts)beautiful film
LaMouffette
(2,042 posts)keithbvadu2
(37,035 posts)question everything
(47,578 posts)Upthevibe
(8,106 posts)As a teacher, I have this, "To Sir With Love", on my DVR and watch it at least once a month.
R.I.P.,,,,,,,
BumRushDaShow
(129,950 posts)I knew he was up there in age and hadn't heard from him for awhile but what a loss to a fantastic actor and role model.
Didn't realize he had been Knighted.
R.I.P., condolences to the family, and thank you for so much of what you did during an iconic career.
demmiblue
(36,914 posts)jimfields33
(16,098 posts)His best film of his catalogue.
MissMillie
(38,603 posts).
jimfields33
(16,098 posts)tishaLA
(14,176 posts)Two brilliant men.
BComplex
(8,082 posts)I grew up in the 50's, watched every movie he ever made. I was drawn in by his acting, only to realize what an amazing human being he was. I'm so glad this man was born and lived during my time here! He will always live on in my heart.
mnhtnbb
(31,414 posts)What a fabulous career he had. Whenever TCM runs one of his old movies, I usually watch.
Condolences to his family. He will be missed.
jimfields33
(16,098 posts)So many are in their 70s, 80s and 90s. I dread it in fact.
KS Toronado
(17,447 posts)Never made a bad movie,IMHO
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,839 posts)turbinetree
(24,745 posts)csziggy
(34,139 posts)lindalou65
(253 posts)He was one of the best. I loved "To Sir with Love" along with the other incredible films such as "Lilies of the Field" that he was in.
DBoon
(22,424 posts)demmiblue
(36,914 posts)The first Black person to win a best actor Oscar gave a string of groundbreaking performances on screen that helped combat social prejudice
Sidney Poitier, whose groundbreaking acting work in the 1950s and 60s paved the way for generations of Black film stars, has died aged 94. His death was announced on Friday by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Bahamas, Fred Mitchell.
Bahamas Prime Minister Chester Cooper said he was conflicted with great sadness and a sense of celebration when I learned of the passing of Sir Sidney Poitier.
Sadness that he would no longer be here to tell him how much he means to us, but celebration that he did so much to show the world that those from the humblest beginnings can change the world and that we gave him his flowers while he was with us.
We have lost an icon; a hero, a mentor, a fighter, a national treasure.
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jan/07/sidney-poitier-in-the-heat-of-the-night-acting-pioneer-dies?CMP=twt_a-culture_b-gdnculture
mountain grammy
(26,666 posts)always appreciate the help..
Such sad news to start the day. First thing I saw when I opened twitter..
demmiblue
(36,914 posts)I don't believe that you can use a tweet as a source for LBN, so I would change it before someone alerts.
A sad day.
halfulglas
(1,654 posts)One of the first movies I remember him in was "A Patch of Blue" where he couldn't turn his back on a young blind woman living with her abusive mother. That kiss was so controversial at the time.
MineralMan
(146,350 posts)ancianita
(36,216 posts)Thank you for all you have given humanity.
HipChick
(25,485 posts)IrishAfricanAmerican
(3,825 posts)Siwsan
(26,320 posts)What a beloved treasure this man was. 'To Sir With Love' was a life changing film, for me. 'In the Heat of the Night' opened my eyes to so much. 'Guess Who's Coming to Dinner' - such a strong film for the time it was made.
AllyCat
(16,260 posts)We are losing so many good ones.
Glorfindel
(9,745 posts)DemUnleashed
(633 posts)Very sad to hear this...I've always loved Sidney Poitier!!
Dyedinthewoolliberal
(15,608 posts)nuxvomica
(12,463 posts)When I saw this, I couldn't stop myself from crying. RIP, MISTER Poitier!
allegorical oracle
(2,357 posts)Joinfortmill
(14,503 posts)twodogsbarking
(9,913 posts)Every actor was spectacular. The interactions with Sidney Poitier so real.
Grew up at just the right time for his greatest roles. The model man.
liberalla
(9,277 posts)Thank you for sharing your light, your Art and your heart with the world.
chowder66
(9,104 posts)sarge43
(28,946 posts)MissMillie
(38,603 posts)RIP Sidney. You're a class-act.
DFW
(54,502 posts)I met him once, in 1967 at the Montréal World Expo. Normal, gracious, and friendly to a 15 year old nerd like me. A true gentleman in real life as well as a brilliant character actor on screen.
burrowowl
(17,655 posts)DinahMoeHum
(21,829 posts)There's a scene in the movie In The Heat Of The Night that almost didn't take place.
The Slap Seen Around the Cinematic World
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/heat-night-sidney-poitier-insisted-character-return-white-mans-slap.html/
PoliticAverse
(26,366 posts)BigmanPigman
(51,651 posts)What a great actor and activist.
Behind the Aegis
(54,049 posts)An incredible actor!
Raine
(30,541 posts)perfessor
(268 posts)Also, "Get your foot off of my adobe." When he had a big line to deliver, he didn't miss ("In the Heat of the Night", and "Lillies of the Field", two great favorites).
BHDem53
(1,061 posts)NNadir
(33,582 posts)twodogsbarking
(9,913 posts)Skittles
(153,296 posts)outstanding actor and so handsome