Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win an Academy Award for best actor, has died at age 94, according to multiple published reports.
His death was reportedly confirmed by Minister of Foreign Affairs Fred Mitchell.
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Cause of death was not immediately announced.
In 1963, Sidney Poitier made a film in Arizona, “Lilies of the Field.” The performance led to a huge milestone: He became the first Black winner of a lead-acting Oscar.