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Sydney Poitier has passed…

wvumountiefan — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:15:46 GMT

He was 94! Great actor from the Golden era. He will be missed! 😕

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Caaareful Shopper — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:22:42 GMT

He was a phenomenal, brilliant, gorgeous actor, and an even better humanitarian. Rest in Heavenly Peace, Mr. Poitier.

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golding76 — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:47:25 GMT

To Sir, with Love:

Sidney Poitier had to have been one of God's favorites because he had the most exquisite, loving and caring nature. A brilliant actor but even better human being, he stole my heart decades ago.

Rest in peace, gentle soul.

ETA: I just learned that he passed away on January 6, Epiphany. There is some sort of poetry to that to my way of thinking.

(2) I just visited the Daily Mail and saw a Tweet or whatever from Whoopi Goldberg. She, too, chose to include the "To Sir, with Love" thought. We (Whoopi and I) agree on so much.

Sidney Poitier in To Sir, with Love (1967)

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Oznell — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 16:57:15 GMT

People remember all his roles, he was so good from the start. Even as a film newcomer, he had "it".....

Agreed, @wvumountiefan and @Caaareful Shopper , well-put. I think everyone thinks of him as one of the last "great" actor-stars of an unretrievable era, and an elegant human being. RIP.

Edited to add-- I hadn't seen your post when I typed the above, @golding76 , but heartily agree with you too!

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meallen616 — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:01:59 GMT

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icezeus — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:03:16 GMT

Job well done. RIP you kind and gentle soul.

One of my favorite movies that I use to watch with my grandmother was Lilies of the Field.

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Goodie2shoes — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:14:58 GMT

Such sad news ! Another one who walked thru the doors of heaven, sat down and the angels gave him a standing ovation ! So many wonderful movies and he also directed "Stir Crazy" one of my favs along with "They call me Mr. Tibbs" and the list goes on. R.I.P. Mr. Poitier !

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Witchy Woman — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:10:33 GMT

@wvumountiefan

@Oznell

I loved him in anything, but he was phenomonal in "A Raisin in the Sun."

One of a kind man and actor.

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tansy — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:20:03 GMT

They call me Mr Tibbs.

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SoCal Bred — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 17:28:35 GMT

Such a beautiful soul, rest in eternal peace, Mr Potitier.

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MorningLover — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 18:32:52 GMT

Sammy Davis, Jr., Harry Belafonte and Sidney Poitier in an outtake from their February 4, 1966 LIFE magazine cover.

Nat “King” Cole and Oscar winner Sidney Poitier at the Academy Awards at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, April 8, 1963.

Sidney Poitier, shown here with Louis Armstrong and Paul Newman in the 1961 film “Paris Blues.”

To Sir With Love, 1967

Jumping for joy in Raisin In The Sun, 1961

Sidney Poitier and Diahann Carroll in Paris Blues, 1961.

Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, 1967

He continually forged new paths to become one of the greatest actors to ever grace the stage and screen.

Rest in Peace to trailblazer and icon Sidney Poitier.

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spiderw — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 19:36:15 GMT

Dignified, classy as a person, excellent as an actor, Sidney Poitier has left his legacy and mark in the entertainment world. Through out his career he was always a gentleman, an honored star. May he rest in peace and be with God.

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Teddixat — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:00:27 GMT

@MorningLover A little remembered movie called The Lost Man where he met his wife Joanna Shimkus.

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Trix — Tue, 11 Jan 2022 03:15:13 GMT

@MorningLover Thank you for posting the photos. They are a wonderful collection of Mr. Poitier through the years. There is one film that is missing in the montage and that is Lilies of the Field. This may not be my favorite Sidney Poitier film, but it is important from a historical perspective because Poitier won an Oscar for his role and thus became the first black man to win the coveted prize.

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goldensrbest — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 20:14:32 GMT

A classy guy,good actor.

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MorningLover — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:01:47 GMT

@Trix wrote:
MorningLover Thank you for posting the photos. They are a wonderful collection of Mr. Piotier through the years. There is one film that is missing in the montage and that is Lilies of the Field. This may not be my favorite Sidney Poitier film, but it is important from a historical perspective because Poitier won an Oscar for his role and thus became the first black man to win the coveted prize.

Found some photos..

Lilies of the Field, 1963

An itinerant handyman in the Southwest gets a new outlook on life when he helps a group of German nuns build a chapel.

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MorningLover — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:21:31 GMT

@Teddixat wrote:
@MorningLover A little remembered movie called The Lost Man where he met his wife Joanna Shimkus.

The Lost Man, 1969

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Katcat1 — Fri, 07 Jan 2022 22:28:27 GMT

He was blessed with a long life and he was an excellent actor. Guess who's coming to Dinner? ---- they are saving your place in heaven. Rest in Peace.

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Goldengate8361 — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:00:47 GMT

I loved this actor! He had incredible charisma in film.

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golding76 — Sat, 08 Jan 2022 00:53:11 GMT

TCM recently aired A Warm December. I don't believe anyone has mentioned this film as part of Poitier's oeuvre. About two years ago I viewed it for the first time, enjoying the romance and the mystery that figured into the story as well as the London setting. Poitier directed this film.