Sidney Poitier, 91 Years Old
Poitier was the first African American actor to win an Oscar. He won Best Actor for his work in the 1963 film “Lilies of the Field.” He received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 1974.
Poitier was the first African American actor to win an Oscar. He won Best Actor for his work in the 1963 film “Lilies of the Field.” He received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II in 1974.
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