Tributes to famed actor Sidney Poitier have begun pouring in on social media from celebrities like Whoopi Goldberg, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and extra.
The world is mourning the lack of Sidney Poitier, the well-known Oscar-winning actor who died on the age of 94 on Friday January 7. After information of Sidney’s dying unfold, Whoopi Goldberg, Jeffrey Wright, and extra stars honored the enduring actor with stunning tributes shared to social media. Lots of the tributes featured photographs of Sidney, in addition to variety phrases about how he broke obstacles for the African American neighborhood in Hollywood.
If you happen to needed the sky i'd write throughout the sky in letters that may soar a thousand ft excessive..
To Sir… with Love
Sir Sidney Poitier R.I.P.
He confirmed us how one can attain for the celebs— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) January 7, 2022
“If you happen to needed the sky i'd write throughout the sky in letters that may soar a thousand ft excessive.. To Sir… with Love Sir,” Whoopi wrote on Twitter, referencing Lulu’s track from the 1967 British drama, To Sir, With Love, that starred Sidney. “Sidney Poitier R.I.P. He confirmed us how one can attain for the celebs,” The View co-host added.
Jeffrey, 56, shared a photograph of Sidney and a heartfelt message. “Sidney Poitier. What a landmark actor. One in every of a form. What a wonderful, gracious, heat, genuinely regal man. RIP, Sir. With love,” he wrote on Twitter. Joseph Gordon-Levitt, in the meantime, referred to as Sidney “an absolute legend” and “one of many greats” in his Twitter tribute. Joseph’s publish included a couple of photographs of Sidney, together with when he was honored by President Barack Obama with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2009.
Garcelle Beauvais shared a selfie of her and Sidney to Instagram. She wrote, “Mr Poitier thanks in your Legacy!! You confirmed us what it means to be nice! Relaxation in Energy 🙏🏽🖤.” Viola Davis shared a pic of her and Sidney collectively as properly. In her caption, Viola wrote, “It is a large one. No phrases can describe how your work radically shifted my life. The dignity, normalcy, power, excellence and sheer electrical energy you delivered to your roles confirmed us that we, as Black of us, mattered!!! It was an honor for my husband and I to share lunch with you at Spagos. You instructed us,“In case your goals don't scare you, they’re not large enough”! I put this quote on my daughter’s wall. Relaxation properly Mr. Poitier. Thanks! Thanks for leaving a legacy. Could flights of angels sing thee to thy relaxation.”
Loni Love honored Sidney on Twitter by sharing an outdated picture of the pair collectively. She wrote, “What a thrill it was to satisfy the legendary actor Sidney Poitier.. he made us all really feel proud and was an inspiration to us in an business that at instances couldn't be welcoming.. thanks Mr. Poitier relaxation properly.”
In the meantime, George Takei wrote on Twitter, “Sidney Poitier, the primary Black man to win an Oscar, has died on the age of 94. The star of “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” and “Lilies of the Area,” for which he received Greatest Actor, was a trailblazer who can be mourned by so many for whom he opened the very doorways of Hollywood.”
Sidney Poitier, the primary Black man to win an Oscar, has died on the age of 94. The star of “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner” and “Lilies of the Area,” for which he received Greatest Actor, was a trailblazer who can be mourned by so many for whom he opened the very doorways of Hollywood.
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 7, 2022
Sidney was the primary Bahamian and African American to win an Academy Award in 1964 for Lilies of the Area. Earlier than his performing profession, he had temporary stint within the Military. He then discovered the American Negro Theater in New York Metropolis. He labored as a janitor in trade for performing lessons. Sidney landed his first official stage function in Lysistrata, which he adopted up with Anna Lucasta. Sidney lastly made his on-screen debut in 1950 in No Manner Out.
Sidney continued making motion pictures till 2001. His remaining performing look was within the TV film The Final Brickmaker in America. He acquired the Presidential Medal of Freedom from Obama in 2009 and acquired a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth IIof the UK in 1974. He additionally served because the Bahamas ambassador to the United Nations Academic, Scientific, and Cultural Group.