In breaking news, it’s being reported that legendary film star, director, and activist Sidney Poitier has died aged 94.
The Bahamian actor, who is the first Black male to win an Academy Award and is credited for breaking color barriers on film aboard iconic movies like ‘Porgy & Bess,’ ‘A Raisin in the Sun,’ ‘Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner’ ‘A Patch of Blue,’ and more, was first reported deceased by the Bahamian Minister of Foreign Affairs.
As of time reported, the circumstances surrounding his death have not been published.
Poitier is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joanna, and 6 daughters.
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I didn’t even know who he was until he was referenced in the Dinner Scene in ‘The Butler’ “Your Girlfriend Belching at the Table” lol
#RIP
Not surprised. You’re pretty classless and tacky.
RIP king 🙏🏾
Oh nooooo. Does that mean sidney prescott will die in the new Scream movie? I hope this is not foreshadowing. 💅🏾 Not good…
No way! I heard they will kill Dewey off tho. Poor doofus
My prayer for 2022 is that somebody beats your t***** a s s like that man you are.
B I t c h, I’m a WOMAN! Yes and my boys will bang this hot hot fine a s s hard coz da real Diva likes it rough💅🏾 They beat this black diamond p u s s y up. Yessssssss ahhhhhh yeahhhhh papi siiiii siiiiii ayyyyy ayyyy
A bad week to ba a black male activist.
Seems like every day is a bad day for black people💅🏾
It’s a perfect day to get your motherfuking ass beat tho
Miss J from the UK trying to get brave with people is hilarious 😆😂🤣
RIP 👑