Harry Belafonte, Denzel Washington, Halle Berry Join In Tributes To Sidney Poitier – Update
Refresh for updates… Tributes are pouring in for Oscar-winning actor, director, civil rights activist and humanitarian Sidney Poitier, who has died at age 94.
“For over 80 years, Sidney and I laughed, cried and made as much mischief as we could,” said Harry Belafonte in a statement (the two met in the mid-1940s while working at The American Negro Theatre in New York City). “He was truly my brother and partner in trying to make this world a little better. He certainly made mine a whole lot better.”
In a statement to Deadline, Denzel Washington said, “It was a privilege to call Sidney Poitier my friend. He was a gentle man and opened doors for all of us that had been closed for years. God bless him and his family.”
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Westworld actor Jeffrey Wright was among the first to share his thoughts on Poitier’s passing. “What a landmark actor,” he tweeted. “One of a kind. What a beautiful, gracious, warm, genuinely regal man. RIP, Sir. With love.”
Tyler Perry shared on Instagram that his “heart broke” upon hearing the news of Poitier’s death. “The grace and class that this man has shown throughout his entire life, the example he set for me, not only as a black man but as a human being will never be forgotten,” Perry wrote.
Questlove called Poitier “One of the greatest actors of his generation,” in an Instagram post. “You already know I can spew paragraphs of what his activism represented especially in a time that his accolades were happening during the civil rights era—-but man this is more of a personal reflect because of the bonding his 70s movies did for my family & I. Rest In Peace. 🙏🏾And thank you,” Questlove wrote.
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Whoopi Goldberg quoted lyrics from “To Sir, With Love”, the title song from Poitier’s 1967 film. “If you wanted the sky i would write across the sky in letters that would soar a thousand feet high..To Sir…with Love,” adding “He showed us how to reach for the stars.”
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt tweeted: “Sidney Poitier. An absolute legend. One of the greats.” The tweet is accompanied by photos, including one of President Barack Obama awarding Poitier the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
Here are some of the other tributes. Deadline will update periodically…
We lost an elegant King today. Thank you Sidney Poitier. For not only opening the door, but for walking in this world with endless grace and excellence, so that today, still, we follow behind you, reaching toward the example that you set. Rest In Peace and in Power. We love you. pic.twitter.com/CP2ga9KiHu
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier was an exceptional artist and an extraordinary human being who created change and influence with grace and courage. It was a thrill to have him join in celebrating my 87th birthday and arts fundraising event. Truly one of a kind and he will be missed. pic.twitter.com/SeUxpVChjG
— Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett) January 7, 2022
In honor of the passing of a trailblazer, here's a special clue. Rest in peace, Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/vGVxYe04UT
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) January 7, 2022
Sidney thank you for being a mentor/loyal friend for over 50 years. From showing up at the Bitter End w only 5people in the audience to directing me on Broadway. I treasure these memories and so many more. You will always be remembered and loved. David #SidneyPoitier #Rip pic.twitter.com/YvI5hVOyDf
— David Steinberg (@david_steinberg) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier in his Oscar-winning performance as Homer Smith in 1963's "Lilies of the Field." That's history right there. pic.twitter.com/sCr2iTBlTX
— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 7, 2022
He once caught me following him. He said “little girl what do you want” I muttered “can I have your autograph”. From that day he always called me little girl and asked if I wanted his autograph. It was something we laughed about. He was my hero & great friend. May he RIP ❤️. https://t.co/yQhuiDCZse
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) January 7, 2022
You paved the way for so many of us. Rest in Power Dear Sir. 🙏🏾🙏🏾 https://t.co/V7Tp0SaX2c
— Audra McDonald (@AudraEqualityMc) January 7, 2022
Rest in dear sweet peace sir Sidney Poitier..where would we be without your sacrifices? an artist among artist-a man among men..so grateful to God for sharing you with us and grateful for you for sharing so much..I will cherish the moments indeed.#ARaisinInTheSun#gratitude
— Kenny Leon (@iamKENNYLEON) January 7, 2022
He is one of the greatest actors of all time. His legacy is immortal and an inspiration to us all.#RIPSidneyPoitier pic.twitter.com/jhx5OHMeET
— Mark Hamill (@HamillHimself) January 7, 2022
Dearest Sidney, you were a gentle giant in life, in politics, and in the movies. You will remain in our hearts and on our screens forever. May you rest in peace. ⁰With fond memories,
Barbra pic.twitter.com/7H95KwkEkb— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) January 7, 2022
(1/3) “A tiny bit of myself is lost when my friends are gone,” Sidney Poitier wrote in his book LIFE BEYOND MEASURE. My dear Sidney, an enormous part of my soul weeps at your passing. In your ninety-four years on this planet, you left an indelible mark with your extraordinary… pic.twitter.com/VzVR6FOLWM
— Halle Berry (@halleberry) January 7, 2022
This is a big one. No words can describe how your work radically shifted my life. The dignity, normalcy, strength, excellence and sheer electricity you brought to your roles showed us that we, as Black folks, mattered!!! It was an honor… https://t.co/xaPAjAlRtR pic.twitter.com/aqOmRqq7SN
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 7, 2022
Sidney was my inspiration, my guiding light, my friend. Sending love to Joanna and his family. pic.twitter.com/0UzVIyeJZV
— Morgan Freeman (@morgan_freeman) January 7, 2022
When Black men were suppressed &when we were overwhelmed by images that demeaned us, #SidneyPoitier was the man for the times,uplifting &enlightening us.When he said, “They call me Mr. Tibbs “, it sent a message of consciousness &hope around the world.I miss him so much already. pic.twitter.com/aQbk0ncqdY
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) January 7, 2022
“I'm on the porch of our little home on Cat Island in the Bahamas. Evening turns the sky a bright burnt orange. My mother and father fan the smoke from green palm leaves. My sister Teddy takes me in her arms to rock me to sleep.”
Rest in triumph, Mr. Poitier. Thank you forever. pic.twitter.com/j29bDNEqVl
— Ava DuVernay (@ava) January 7, 2022
Former @disney board member Sidney Poitier was the most dignified man I’ve ever met. Towering…gentle…passionate…bold…kind…altogether special. pic.twitter.com/1ccPjqabkz
— Robert Iger (@RobertIger) January 7, 2022
SAG-AFTRA
We mourn the passing of 36th SAG Life Achievement recipient Sidney Poitier. He strove to make the world a better place and understood that the art he created impacted the culture at large. We as a community of artists are poorer for having lost him.
Rest In Peace, Sidney Poitier. He opened every door and blazed every trail for every Back entertainer who followed him. And he did it with grace. And he knew the battle wasn’t just about getting onscreen. https://t.co/rA2qqotjm8
— W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) January 7, 2022
Mr. P was everything to me! My North Star and guiding light. The very personification of elegance, eloquence, effortless grace and humanity, I have admired and emulated him my entire life. Without Sidney Poitier, quite simply, there would be no LeVar Burton.#RIP#OG#MrP
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) January 7, 2022
Rest In Peace, Sidney Poitier. He opened every door and blazed every trail for every Back entertainer who followed him. And he did it with grace. And he knew the battle wasn’t just about getting onscreen. https://t.co/rA2qqotjm8
— W. Kamau Bell (@wkamaubell) January 7, 2022
Mr. P was everything to me! My North Star and guiding light. The very personification of elegance, eloquence, effortless grace and humanity, I have admired and emulated him my entire life. Without Sidney Poitier, quite simply, there would be no LeVar Burton.#RIP#OG#MrP
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) January 7, 2022
Mr. P was everything to me! My North Star and guiding light. The very personification of elegance, eloquence, effortless grace and humanity, I have admired and emulated him my entire life. Without Sidney Poitier, quite simply, there would be no LeVar Burton.#RIP#OG#MrP
— LeVar Burton (@levarburton) January 7, 2022
#RIPSidneyPoitier One of cinema’s greatest leading men ever. Riveting to watch. Also an excellent director and from the couple of times I had the honor of meeting him, an extraordinarily intelligent and gracious man. Watch a Poitier movie or two this week. https://t.co/CDRGYIWRxH
— Ron Howard (@RealRonHoward) January 7, 2022
The blueprint, the original, a way maker. A singular icon who created vision for so many to dream, including me. Thank you, Mr. Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/BWirvmDFal
— Uzo Aduba (@UzoAduba) January 7, 2022
Sir #SidneyPoitier, your brilliant light will never dim. The doors you opened and paths you created will continue to make way for those with a dream. You showed the world that with vision and grace, all is possible.
📸: Mathieu Bitton pic.twitter.com/Y0agy7P7Gg
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) January 7, 2022
Your excellence will always be the benchmark. Rest in divine peace, Bahamian King. My love and condolences go out to your beautiful family. #SidneyPoitier
📸: Mathieu Bitton pic.twitter.com/43qHtaLgLQ
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) January 7, 2022
Thanks to my uncle, Richard Wesley, I was lucky enough to meet Sidney Poitier a few times. A gracious, kind, polite man who, despite being a legend, was always approachable. His name should replace DW Griffith’s everywhere. RIP.
— Cheo Hodari Coker (@cheo_coker) January 7, 2022
We all believed we could succeed in this industry because of every step he took. With grace, honor, and unparalleled artistry. Now we walk the road he paved. Thank you, Sidney Poitier. For every little thing.
— LaToya Morgan (@MorganicInk) January 7, 2022
RIP to a true gentlemen, legend, and the first African-American Academy Award winner for Best Actor Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/FsKO8nQb7l
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 7, 2022
Sidney was incredibly talented, professional, and so distinguished. I still watch his movies today like "To Sir, With Love", "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner", "They Call me Mr. Tibbs" and one of my favorites, "In the Heat of the Night".
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 7, 2022
A great friend, I learned a lot from watching Sidney and how he carried himself with such grace and class. May he rest in peace. Cookie and I send our prayers to the entire Poitier family! pic.twitter.com/Et0AhWMCUR
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) January 7, 2022
Never met Sidney Poitier, but I saw him in person exactly once. In 2005.
Waiting at the gate of a flight back from Salt Lake City after attending Sundance to support his daughter, who was in the film Nine Lives.
It was as if a God descended from the firmament stood before me.
— Franklin Leonard (@franklinleonard) January 7, 2022
So sad to read of the passing of Sidney Poitier. Thank you for gracing us with your brilliance. RIP pic.twitter.com/KQjJdKAw1p
— Marlee Matlin (@MarleeMatlin) January 7, 2022
Trailblazer. Icon. Talent.
Rest In Peace & Power, sir. And thank you. 💜 #sidneypoitier pic.twitter.com/7nYi6N02c3
— Steven Canals (@StevenCanals) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier…Now more than ever. Rest In Power🙏🏼 https://t.co/mQTVWH59cn
— Ellen Barkin (@EllenBarkin) January 7, 2022
Devastated to lose the towering Sidney Poitier. Maybe the nicest, most down to earth legends I have ever known. My prayers to his family.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) January 7, 2022
RIP Sidney Poitier. One of my favorite actors & and an absolute trailblazer. “In The Heat of the Night,” “To Sir, With Love, “Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner?”… the list goes on. Films that challenged race & where this brilliant actor was front & center. He was a gift.
— Hari Kondabolu (@harikondabolu) January 7, 2022
God what a calming spirit, an iconic artist and one of my favorite actors. Grateful he blessed us with his presence. #SidneyPoitier #Tosirwithlove pic.twitter.com/GaGtKp9tu3
— Tika Sumpter (@iamtikasumpter) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier – best of the best RIP pic.twitter.com/QEDLmfaHIH
— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) January 7, 2022
RIP Sidney Poitier. Thank you for being so kind, for every door you broke down and every slap you gave in return. #RIPSidneyPoitier #TheyCallHimMISTERTibbs🙏🏽🕊
— Anika Noni Rose (@AnikaNoniRose) January 7, 2022
I once had the honor to shake Sidney Poitier’s hand. May he Rest in Power knowing he was loved and trailblazer in our industry who lit up the screen with his talent. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/LZixjXUAJW
— Cary Elwes (@Cary_Elwes) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier could convey more with a single look than most actors could with a soliloquy. A study in the power. of stillness, his presence will be felt long after his passing. RIP
— Michael Chiklis (@MichaelChiklis) January 7, 2022
Absolute legend. A towering artist, a monumental and heartbreaking loss. Rest In Peace. https://t.co/3UiOzbS5ut
— Mike Flanagan (@flanaganfilm) January 7, 2022
This is a monumental loss. Sidney Poitier is quite literally the reason why I wanted to become an artist. Almost everyone I know has heard about the time I met him and embarrassed myself. There are very few people that I quake in the presence of. Rest easy, GOAT. #sidneypoitier pic.twitter.com/RCQX6NYFQP
— Keith Powell (@KeithPowell) January 7, 2022
You don’t always get to meet your heroes, but I had the profound privilege to spend time with #SidneyPoitier after nearly a generation of idolizing him. There was no more humble, graceful, thoughtful man – so much talent – actor, director, humanitarian. Such a loss. #RestInPower pic.twitter.com/GYloSvDr0O
— Paris Barclay (@Harparbar) January 7, 2022
He once caught me following him. He said “little girl what do you want” I muttered “can I have your autograph”. From that day he always called me little girl and asked if I wanted his autograph. It was something we laughed about. He was my hero & great friend. May he RIP ❤️. https://t.co/yQhuiDCZse
— Dionne Warwick (@dionnewarwick) January 7, 2022
One of the last stories George Segal ever told me was about his friendship with Sidney Poitier. Hope they're having a helluva time on the other side! https://t.co/NzzY6tpP27
— Wendi McLendon-Covey (@wendimclendonco) January 7, 2022
Rest in greatness #sidneypoitier and thank you for opening so many many doors🥂👊🏽🔥🎬 pic.twitter.com/0P3T4lPgv8
— Adrian Martinez (@tasteofadrian) January 7, 2022
At the height of his stardom Sidney Poitier used his power to make his most unusual film – 1970’s under appreciated “Brother John” in which he plays an enigmatic character who some think may be the angel of death. On this day as we remember him – this movie is worth rediscovering pic.twitter.com/lpX47JW8Le
— Larry Karaszewski (@Karaszewski) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier 🕊 pic.twitter.com/otVjSFHaw8
— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) January 7, 2022
Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner, The Defiant Ones, In The Heat Of The Night, so many great performances. But the Sidney Poitier movie I’ve seen over 20 times is SNEAKERS. That movie is so damn fun.
“Did I ever tell you why I had to leave the CIA? My temper.” pic.twitter.com/R0YausZ7vw— Christopher Miller (@chrizmillr) January 7, 2022
You were an incredibly beautiful, kind soul who changed the lives of so many, and a hero to all. The world was a much better place because you were in it, and we will miss you. RIP dear #SidneyPoitier 🙏🏻💔
— Billy Dee Williams (@realbdw) January 7, 2022
𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐎𝐖𝐄𝐑, 𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐄𝐍𝐃 🙏🏾🕊#SidneyPoitier pic.twitter.com/NmJuTwPais
— PUBLIC ENEMY (@PublicEnemyFTP) January 7, 2022
Forever grateful for the trails you blazed that allow myself and others to live our dreams. Thank you King. Rest in Power. #SidneyPoitier pic.twitter.com/Zu3aOK5ABS
— Will Packer (@willpowerpacker) January 7, 2022
On 8/12/09, Sidney Poitier, the 1st Black man to win the Best Actor Oscar, & I received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President @BarackObama.
He was a trailblazer in acting & directing & paved the way for many to follow.
Rest In Peace. https://t.co/NKX8I70eYD
— Billie Jean King (@BillieJeanKing) January 7, 2022
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulders of giants.” — Isaac Newton
Sidney was a titan who stood tall and made glorious room for all who followed. Rest in eternal unflagging power, Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/VDzjvH7cLf
— Aisha Tyler (@aishatyler) January 7, 2022
We were all so lucky to share a culture with Sidney Poitier, and benefit from his hand in shaping it. pic.twitter.com/bJaQYFCI1u
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) January 7, 2022
94 years. Gloriously well done. A compass for my creative soul, a forever inspiration, an igniter of my determination to dream. Love to the family, friends and all whom the everlasting legacy of #SidneyPoitier will light a path of continuing artistry, authenticity, and activism🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/oY3rkz52QX
— Aisha Hinds (@AishaHinds) January 7, 2022
Immediately dispelling the perverted, obscene, and misinformed notion of white supremacy in every beautifully human, artistic and dignified way = Sidney Poitier. https://t.co/aU4ptHBKCx
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) January 7, 2022
To: Sir, with Love🎼♥️ pic.twitter.com/sohw7PfYrJ
— Anita Baker (@IAMANITABAKER) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier was full of grace in every aspect of his life .. He opened doors with a BOOM that came from his gentle soul RIP ..
— Henry Winkler (@hwinkler4real) January 7, 2022
OMG.. I find it hard to express my grief over the news of the passing of #SidneyPoitier ..He was the one of the most revered original pillars of black pride in America. He epitomized the portrait of the man that every black man wanted to be, every black.. https://t.co/8flPDIEdDT pic.twitter.com/ZLqyL1v9bl
— Gloria Gaynor (@gloriagaynor) January 7, 2022
“I think the way I want to think. I live the way I want to live.” ~ Sidney Poitier 💫
… and he did just that. 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/Wd5R5FSIwP
— Sydelle Noel (@sydelle_noel) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier was everything. A consummate, powerful actor. A man of grace and innate dignity. A leader and a groundbreaker. A good and gentle soul. I cherish his work . Sympathy and peace to his family and loved ones. #RIPSidneyPoitier
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) January 7, 2022
So long to the groundbreaking titan, Sidney Poitier pic.twitter.com/3YmpPa699U
— Elijah Wood (@elijahwood) January 7, 2022
If you wanted the sky i would write across the sky in letters that would soar a thousand feet high..
To Sir… with Love
Sir Sidney Poitier R.I.P.
He showed us how to reach for the stars— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier. An absolute legend. One of the greats. pic.twitter.com/jd2Xd7vmIJ
— Joseph Gordon-Levitt (@hitRECordJoe) January 7, 2022
🕯️I had the honor of meeting #SidneyPoitier. And beyond his acting, this photo captures what people should also remember–his activism in civil & human rights. He can be another great inspiration for civic engagement this year, especially to #Vote @ the fed, state & local levels. https://t.co/WadQ26Bmh4
— Charles Burnett (@1CharlesBurnett) January 7, 2022
Icon. Iconoclast. Barrier breaker. Pioneer. Hero. Legend. All time great. Goodbye to one of the most important and extraordinary Actors in the history of our industry. Thank you for shattering glass ceilings and paving new roads. #ripsydneypoitier pic.twitter.com/Kz9JdWaAI5
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier. What a landmark actor. One of a kind. What a beautiful, gracious, warm, genuinely regal man. RIP, Sir. With love.
(📷Sam Falk/NYT) pic.twitter.com/5ZaKxxPdxw
— Jeffrey Wright (@jfreewright) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier was great in everything he did, but for this kid, his charming, exasperated performance in Sneakers is probably how I'll always remember him best.
— Gennifer Hutchison (@GennHutchison) January 7, 2022
“You don’t have to become something you’re not to be better than you were.”
― Sidney Poitier, The Measure of a Man— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier bore a responsibility no other actor of his era had to carry. He didn’t choose to represent all Black men, but as the sole Black leading man in a business uncomfortable with more than one, such was his lot. Still, he delivered nuance, charm, & honesty to each role.
— Ben Mankiewicz (@BenMank77) January 7, 2022
I was in Paris with my friend Paul 25 years ago & he left a message for Sydney Pollack at his hotel. The next day his phone rang. It was Sidney Poitier! The hotel had delivered the message to the wrong Sidney, and he CALLED HIM BACK! Paul was thrilled! “He was SO nice,” he said.
— Jennifer Tilly (@JenniferTilly) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier, my childhood idol, lifelong inspiration & star of some of my favourite films…
Forever your fan & admirer…
Rest In Peace 🙏 pic.twitter.com/tN3pXKxt3W— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) January 7, 2022
RIP Sidney Poitier. One of the greatest actors of all time. His “In The Heat Of The Night” will always be on my top 10 film list. His line, “They call me Mr. Tibbs!” heralded in Black Power in a definitive, permanent way. It sends a thrill through my bones every time I see it.
— Stevie Van Zandt (@StevieVanZandt) January 7, 2022
TO SIR WITH LOVE, 1 & 2.
My entire childhood holidays i would be obsessed with this film. Ofcourse thats when i discovered Him and went onto watch the others. #SidneyPoitier #legend— Ali Fazal M / میر علی فضل / अली (@alifazal9) January 7, 2022
If I owned a theater like #QuentinTarantino does, here are the movies I'd be playing this week. In honor of one films best actors Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/c6aQzMUXlv
— Jon Cassar (@joncassar) January 7, 2022
RIP Sidney Poitier, 94.
When he answered an ad for actors, as an illiterate young man, the theatre owner sneered: ‘Go be a dishwasher.’
Sidney already was a dishwasher.
Stung by the jibe, he vowed to prove him wrong.
He became the first black man to win the Best Actor Oscar. pic.twitter.com/JNpBWi8nwk— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) January 7, 2022
“Oh, I saw it.” The butler saw it and we saw it too. Thank you Sir Sidney Poitier, well done. Fly high! pic.twitter.com/GeqRx3rXx4
— 🇵🇷Aida 🇩🇴Rodriguez 🏁 (@FunnyAida) January 7, 2022
What a thrill it was to meet the legendary actor Sidney Poitier.. he made us all feel proud and was an inspiration to us in an industry that at times could not be welcoming.. thank you Mr. Poitier rest well. pic.twitter.com/EI6hRljryn
— Loni Love (@LoniLove) January 7, 2022
See you on the other side my hero 🙏🏽 RIP Sidney Poitier 😣😔 pic.twitter.com/wbh1rxpjSs
— Kevin Miles (@1KevinMiles) January 7, 2022
Heart is aching. 💔Sir Sidney Poitier was not just a great actor. He was a wonderful human being and truly the most elegant man I ever met in my life.
Rest Well Dear Brother… #ToSirWithLove pic.twitter.com/FpU2g1TeAC— Star Jones (@StarJonesEsq) January 7, 2022
“There is a certain immortality involved in theater, not created by monuments and books, but through the knowledge an actor keeps to his dying day that on a certain afternoon, in an empty and dusty theater, he cast the shadow of a being that was not himself……..” pic.twitter.com/lVsvO5t3CJ
— Wendell Pierce (@WendellPierce) January 7, 2022
Thank you for paving the way, #SidneyPoitier. We will continue to cherish and honor the art you brought to the world. Rest in peace ❤️. pic.twitter.com/m9RAK5CGsd
— Tamron Hall Show (@TamronHallShow) January 7, 2022
We join in mourning the passing of 1995 #KCHonors recipient #SidneyPoitier, whose charismatic performances and artful navigation of an unwelcoming industry blazed a trail for Black actors and filmmakers. pic.twitter.com/0fQqf0BHFt
— The Kennedy Center (@kencen) January 7, 2022
Rest In Peace to the trailblazing icon, #SidneyPoitier. A legend. Thank you for opening doors and breaking barriers for so many. 🖤🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/4iro5MDaIn
— ALLBLK (@watchallblk) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier will forever stand at the very foundation of the American Film Institute – and the art form itself. Artist and activist – a leader and a light – he was and will remain an inspiration to all who dream of a greater tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/Jxtan6safA
— AFI (@AmericanFilm) January 7, 2022
Farewell to the one and only Sidney Poitier – actor, activist, author + the first Black man ever to win Best Actor. Poitier's trailblazing career spanned seven decades, including A RAISIN IN THE SUN, LILIES OF THE FIELD + much more.
Thank you for all you shared with us, Sidney. pic.twitter.com/A1bF7SRl0c
— The Black List (@theblcklst) January 7, 2022
R.I.P. to the legendary actor Sidney Poitier. Your influence on the world of cinema is indelible. pic.twitter.com/mWNHwcVpyG
— Film4 (@Film4) January 7, 2022
Sidney Poitier was a legend of stage and screen. He will forever be remembered for originating the role of Walter in A Raisin in the Sun on Broadway. A fierce advocate for justice, he had a huge impact on Black representation in mainstream culture. Equity mourns his passing. https://t.co/xeTa8kTazD
— Actors' Equity (@ActorsEquity) January 7, 2022
A major movie star from Hollywood's Golden Age, Sidney Poitier was a trailblazer.
On both sides of the camera, Poitier broke barriers and opened doors for Black actors, working tirelessly to advance representation and equity in our industry.
We are grateful for his legacy. pic.twitter.com/jdYDTRDG6l
— Motion Picture Association (@motionpictures) January 7, 2022
We are deeply saddened by the loss of Sir Sidney Poitier. He was an incredible talent who starred in many MGM films, including The Defiant Ones, Paris Blues, & his Oscar winning performance in Lilies Of The Field. We send our condolences to his family & fans around the world pic.twitter.com/vYJrwP3m6Q
— MGM Studios (@mgmstudios) January 7, 2022
We are heartbroken at the passing of groundbreaking actor, filmmaker, & civil rights activist Sidney Poitier. Poitier made history as the 1st Black man to win a Best Actor Oscar, paving the way for generations of African American performers. pic.twitter.com/CvUmmxsvPa
— TCM (@tcm) January 7, 2022
We mourn the passing of 36th SAG Life Achievement recipient Sidney Poitier. He strove to make the world a better place and understood that the art he created impacted the culture at large. We as a community of artists are poorer for having lost him. #sagaftramember since 1949 pic.twitter.com/HtfCJeWXg5
— SAG-AFTRA (@sagaftra) January 7, 2022
"If I'm remembered for having done a few good things and if my presence here has sparked some good energies … that's plenty." – Sidney Poitierhttps://t.co/g21UR7nw8g
— NAACP (@NAACP) January 7, 2022
Rest in peace: legendary actor, director, and diplomat Sidney Poitier. pic.twitter.com/l3jkPrt1Vv
— American Masters (@PBSAmerMasters) January 7, 2022
“If I’m remembered for having done a few good things, and if my presence here has sparked some good energies, that’s plenty."
Rest In Peace Sidney Poitier, the first Black man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. The Hollywood legend was 94 🖤 pic.twitter.com/ss8jQk9zS0
— Tribeca (@Tribeca) January 7, 2022
We mourn the passing of screen legend Sidney Poitier, who was a true icon both for his acclaimed cinematic performances and for his passionate activism. His craft broke down barriers while entertaining and moving audiences around the world. pic.twitter.com/wlZgkMOxDd
— Sony Pictures (@SonyPictures) January 7, 2022
Actor. Director. Trailblazer.
Thank you, Sidney Poitier, for gracing us with your endless talent and effortless charm. pic.twitter.com/f0CqkSGSqv
— NetflixFilm (@NetflixFilm) January 7, 2022
R.I.P. Sidney Poitier (1927-2022).
We're proud to have a selection of films from across his career in our library, including LILLIES OF THE FIELD (1963), for which he won the Academy Award® for Best Actor. https://t.co/gZKjWqdYSj pic.twitter.com/QHlVA7Gtib
— Kino Lorber (@KinoLorber) January 7, 2022
We send our condolences to the friends and family of Sir Sidney Poitier – a screen legend, the first Black actor to win a BAFTA in 1959 and recipient of our highest honour, the Fellowship. Read more about his remarkable career and achievements: https://t.co/lUOq2olcu8 pic.twitter.com/ut9Dxrxe38
— BAFTA (@BAFTA) January 7, 2022
Rest Easy, Sidney Poitier.
The first Black and Bahamian man to win the Academy Award for Best Actor. pic.twitter.com/vghortKcLy
— Prime Video (@PrimeVideo) January 7, 2022
An icon, legend and game changer.
We’re deeply saddened by the passing of Sidney Poitier. A truly one of a kind actor and the first black star to win the Best Actor Oscar. pic.twitter.com/K9EDb1Nk3r
— StudiocanalUK (@StudiocanalUK) January 7, 2022
We're deeply saddened to hear that the incomparable Sidney Poitier has passed away at the age of 94. A transformative cultural icon, he continually forged new paths to become one of the greatest actors to ever grace the stage and screen. pic.twitter.com/4L8ybOOsQK
— Criterion Collection (@Criterion) January 7, 2022
“I want people to feel when they leave the theater that life and human beings are worthwhile— That is my only philosophy about the pictures I do.” Sidney Poitier 1927-2022 pic.twitter.com/GrR0u4Fav4
— Cinespia (@cinespia) January 7, 2022