Sidney Poitier Dead: Celebrities Pay Tribute After 1st Black Best Actor Oscar Winner Dies at 94

Sir Sidney Poitier's memorial service will be held privately.In a statement shared with  Friday, the late actor's family announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Poitier's memorial service will be a private, family affair.«The Poitier family so appreciates the wonderful outpouring of love, support and affection for Sidney,» the statement began. «There have been many inquiries about an event to honor his life.

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Since he passed, fans have wondered how Sidney Poitier died and what caused his death. Poitier, who became the first Black man to win the Oscar for Best actor in 1964, died on the evening of January 6, 2022, at 94 years old.

Sir Sidney Poitier‘s cause of death has been revealed.

Sidney Poitier died in early January from a combination of cardiopulmonary failure, prostate cancer and Alzheimer’s dementia, according to a death certificate issued by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. The document was made public today.

Sidney Poitier has been revealed, with Los Angeles County coroners reporting it to be due to a mix of heart failure, Alzheimer’s and prostate cancer. The death certificate from the LA County Department of Public Health was published by TMZ on Tuesday.

Sidney Poitier died from heart failure, according to the actor's death certificate. Poitier passed away at his Beverly Hills home at the age of 94 from cardiopulmonary failure on Jan. 6, the certificate obtained by TMZ said.

Sir Sidney Poitier's cause of death has been revealed.According to his death certificate obtained by  Tuesday, the legendary actor, who died Jan. 6 at the age of 94, suffered from a combination of heart failure, prostate cancer and dementia, which all lead to his passing.ET learned of the Oscar-winning actor, writer, director and activist's death via Clint Watson, press secretary for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas, who confirmed Poitier's passing.A source close to the family told ET at the time that Poitier had been bedridden for some time and passed away at his home in Beverly Hills, California.

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America's Funniest Home Videos from 1989-1997.Following the news of his death, many celebrities paid tribute to Bob Saget, who was universally beloved in the stand-up comedy world and in Hollywood. Many of his Full House costars honored Saget, including John Stamos, Dave Coulier, and the Olsen twins, as well as many comedians, including Billy Crystal, Jim Carrey, and Whoopi Goldberg. This content can also be viewed on the site it from.“Bob was the most loving, compassionate, and generous man,” the Olsen twins said in a statement to "We are deeply saddened that he is no longer with us but know that he will continue to be by our side to guide us as gracefully as he always has.

OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network said Friday that it will pay tribute to Sidney Poitier with a a day of special programming Sunday that includes the iconic actor’s 2000 and 2007 appearances on The Oprah Winfrey Show and an airing of his 1967 film To Sir, With Love.

Former President Barack Obama paid tribute to Sidney Poitier today, calling him a singular talent” who “epitomized dignity and grace.”