the news when it became known to the world one day later, with tributes pouring in for the actor, who was the first black person to win a best actor Oscar for his performance inreports, per the death certificate made public on Tuesday, the actor died of a combination of things, listed as a cardiopulmonary failure, prostate cancer and Alzheimer's dementia.
Poitier, lauded for taking on a series of groundbreaking roles at a time of great racial tension in America in the 1950s and 1960s with the intention of tackling bigotry and stereotypes, was also awarded an honorary Oscar in 2002 for his"extraordinary performances" on the silver screen and his"dignity, style and intelligence" off of it.
Poitier is survived by his wife of 45 years, Joanna, and their five daughters, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. In times of uncertainty you need journalism you can trust. For only, you have access to a world of in-depth analyses, investigative journalism, top opinions and a range of features. Journalism strengthens democracy. Invest in the future today.
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