Iconic film star Sidney Poitier dies at 94
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Iconic film star Sidney Poitier dies at 94
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Iconic film star Sidney Poitier dies at 94
Description
January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier, the legendary actor who was the first Black man to ever win an Academy Award, died at the age of 94, according to reports on Friday. He was known for numerous films including: "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and "To Sir, With Love." He acted in more than 50 films and directed nine, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1974, and awarded the U.S. highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2009. Poiter won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 1963's "Lilies of the Field."
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Iconic film star Sidney Poitier dies at 9402:08 | January 7, 2022 -
Lionel Richie shares tour update following onstage health scare02:06 | 52 minutes ago -
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The Morning Show: June 2545:39 | June 25, 2026 -
The Morning Show: June 2445:36 | June 24, 2026 -
The Scientific Reason Why Musicians Sing with Their Eyes Closed00:51 | June 24, 2026 -
Susan Lucci talks about her iconic performance as Erica Kane on ‘All My Children’08:23 | June 23, 2026 -
Olivia Rodrigo launches all-female music festival featuring Stevie Nicks, Katseye Chappell Roan and more!00:47 | June 23, 2026 -
The Morning Show: June 2345:31 | June 23, 2026 -
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Is it ‘soccer’ or is it ‘football’?01:41 | June 23, 2026 -
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 9401:44 | June 22, 2026 -
Keith Urban gets some Father’s Day love from Nicole Kidman02:22 | June 22, 2026 -
The Morning Show: June 2245:38 | June 22, 2026 -
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Zendaya flashes wedding band after confirming marriage to Tom Holland04:24 | June 18, 2026 -
The Morning Show: June 1845:37 | June 18, 2026 -
inspiration behind Phoenix’s ‘Lisztomania’01:03 | June 17, 2026 -
“To infinity… and beyond”: Tim Allen and Tom Hanks talk ‘Toy Story 5’06:02 | June 17, 2026 -
Outdoor upgrades for the perfect summer space04:52 | June 17, 2026 -
Who should be the next Spider-Man? Tom Holland reveals his pick for the role03:35 | June 17, 2026 -
Jeremy Clarkson warns that ‘sombre’ episodes of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ are upcoming as show tackles his cancer diagnosis00:32 | June 17, 2026 -
The Morning Show: June 1745:37 | June 17, 2026
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Iconic film star Sidney Poitier dies at 9402:08 | January 7, 2022
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Lionel Richie shares tour update following onstage health scare02:06 | 52 minutes ago
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Joan Cusack and Greta Lee bring the laughs in ‘Toy Story 5’03:55 | 1 hour ago
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Drake apologizes to Janices’ around the world with series of exclusive parties02:56 | 1 hour ago
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Lionel Richie shares tour update following onstage health scare02:06 | 1 hour ago
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The Morning Show: June 2545:39 | June 25, 2026
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The Morning Show: June 2445:36 | June 24, 2026
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The Scientific Reason Why Musicians Sing with Their Eyes Closed00:51 | June 24, 2026
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Susan Lucci talks about her iconic performance as Erica Kane on ‘All My Children’08:23 | June 23, 2026
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Olivia Rodrigo launches all-female music festival featuring Stevie Nicks, Katseye Chappell Roan and more!00:47 | June 23, 2026
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The Morning Show: June 2345:31 | June 23, 2026
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Michael Jackson: How we’re talking about the ‘King of Pop’ in 202602:25 | June 23, 2026
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Is it ‘soccer’ or is it ‘football’?01:41 | June 23, 2026
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Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 9401:44 | June 22, 2026
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Keith Urban gets some Father’s Day love from Nicole Kidman02:22 | June 22, 2026
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The Morning Show: June 2245:38 | June 22, 2026
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Writer-director-star John Early spills the beans on ‘Maddie’s Secret’04:58 | June 19, 2026
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The Morning Show: June 1945:30 | June 19, 2026
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Beck’s ‘Odelay’ turns 30: Looking back at the album that changed alternative rock01:37 | June 18, 2026
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Mary Walsh reveals what it was like to kiss former Canadian PM Stephen Harper05:25 | June 18, 2026
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Deidre Hall on playing Dr. Marlena Evans for 50 years on ‘Days of Our Lives’03:01 | June 18, 2026
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The Morning Show: June 1845:37 | June 18, 2026
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inspiration behind Phoenix’s ‘Lisztomania’01:03 | June 17, 2026
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“To infinity… and beyond”: Tim Allen and Tom Hanks talk ‘Toy Story 5’06:02 | June 17, 2026
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Outdoor upgrades for the perfect summer space04:52 | June 17, 2026
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Who should be the next Spider-Man? Tom Holland reveals his pick for the role03:35 | June 17, 2026
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Jeremy Clarkson warns that ‘sombre’ episodes of ‘Clarkson’s Farm’ are upcoming as show tackles his cancer diagnosis00:32 | June 17, 2026
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The Morning Show: June 1745:37 | June 17, 2026
Iconic film star Sidney Poitier dies at 94
Description
January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier, the legendary actor who was the first Black man to ever win an Academy Award, died at the age of 94, according to reports on Friday. He was known for numerous films including: "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" and "To Sir, With Love." He acted in more than 50 films and directed nine, was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1974, and awarded the U.S. highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2009. Poiter won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in 1963's "Lilies of the Field."
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