Beloved Bahamian actor and former ambassador Sir Sidney Poitier has died.

[mountain grammy]

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Source: Eyewitness News Bahamas

Link to tweet

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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

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Rest in Peace. A great man.

[question everything]

1. To sir with love

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This, too, the ending of the movie

[mountain grammy]

9. Lots of tears listening to that.. thank you.

beautiful film

[LaMouffette]

29. Thank you for this! Made me cry, too.

[keithbvadu2]

30. That song is the best tribute.

[question everything]

39. Thank you. I felt a bit silly after seeing the next two, his civil rights part

[Upthevibe]

44. question everything....

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]

2. Oh no...

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]

3. Sidney Poitier (1927-2022) with Harry Belafonte at March on Washington:

Link to tweet

[jimfields33]

5. Loved Lean On Me

His best film of his catalogue.

[MissMillie]

37. Morgan Freeman... no? (n/t)

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[jimfields33]

38. Oh crap. You may be right.

[tishaLA]

11. Amazing photo

Two brilliant men.

[BComplex]

53. WOAH! That's way too much handsome for one picture! You have to warn an old lady!!

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]

4. With all the deaths recently, I wondered how much longer he had.

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]

6. The next 10 years are going to be brutal with actors dying

So many are in their 70’s, 80’s and 90’s. I dread it in fact.

[KS Toronado]

22. I always watch when TCM runs his movies.

Never made a bad movie,IMHO

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. RIP Sidney Poitier -- a true trailblazer and American icon.

Link to tweet

[turbinetree]

8. He had over 51 movies and they were amazing to watch his acting....

[csziggy]

34. My favorite scene from that wonderful movie

[lindalou65]

10. May He Rest In Peace --an amazing man

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]

12. More here

https://ewnews.com/loss-of-a-legend-sir-sidney-poitier-dies-at-age-94

[demmiblue]

13. Here is a proper link (so your OP doesn't get locked):

Sidney Poitier, Black acting pioneer, dies aged 94

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]

27. Thank you.

always appreciate the help..

Such sad news to start the day. First thing I saw when I opened twitter..

[demmiblue]

36. De nada!

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]

14. RIP Sir Sidney.

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]

15. RIP, Sir.

[ancianita]

16. RIP, Sir Sidney.

Thank you for all you have given humanity.

[HipChick]

17. May he Rest In Paradise

[IrishAfricanAmerican]

18. Damn! RIP...

[Siwsan]

19. This news breaks my heart into so many pieces

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]

20. No!!

We are losing so many good ones.

[Glorfindel]

21. R.I.P.

[DemUnleashed]

23. Very...

Very sad to hear this...I've always loved Sidney Poitier!!

[Dyedinthewoolliberal]

24. First I saw of Sidney. A great movie!

[nuxvomica]

25. He exemplified grace; had a righteous coolness that was a role model to us all

When I saw this, I couldn't stop myself from crying. RIP, MISTER Poitier!

[allegorical oracle]

26. Truly a man of solid class and distinction -- all the way.

[Joinfortmill]

28. They call me Mr. Tibbs!

[twodogsbarking]

32. That is one of the best movies I have ever watched.

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]

31. I'm very sad to hear this... What a truly great man

Thank you for sharing your light, your Art and your heart with the world.

[chowder66]

33. My heart aches. R.I.P. nt

[sarge43]

35. Rest in star light, Sir Sidney

[MissMillie]

40. Guess Who's Coming to Dinner--always been a favorite of mine

RIP Sidney. You're a class-act.

[DFW]

41. One of the 20th century's greatest actors. Period.

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.

[C Moon]

42. Damn. :(

[burrowowl]

43. RIP Sir!

[DinahMoeHum]

45. Rest In Power, Sir Sidney Poitier

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]

46. ...

[BigmanPigman]

47. I watched three movies in the past 2 weeks where he was the star.

What a great actor and activist.

[Behind the Aegis]

48. RIP

An incredible actor!

[Raine]

49. Sad news ... R-I-P 🕯️ nt

[perfessor]

50. They call me MR. TIBBS!

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]

51. Rest in peace

[NNadir]

52. Strangely, or not so strangely, one of my favorites was Lillys of the Field. n/t.

[twodogsbarking]

54. Nobody is as cool as Sidney Poitier. Nobody.

[Skittles]

55. I crushed on him hard back in the day

outstanding actor and so handsome