Sidney Poitier’s family remembers Oscar winner as a man of ‘incredible grace’

Sidney Poitier‘s last day was spent “surrounded by household and pals,” his family mentioned in a press release.

Poitier died Thursday night time in his Los Angeles residence. He was 94.

“To us Sidney Poitier was not solely an excellent actor, activist, and a person of unbelievable grace and ethical fortitude, he was additionally a loyal and loving husband, a supportive and adoring father, and a person who all the time put household first,” his household mentioned in assertion. 

Poitier is survived by his spouse, Joanna Shimkus, six daughters, eight grandchildren and several other great-grandchildren. His daughter Gina died in 2018. 

“Though he's now not right here with us on this realm, his lovely soul will proceed to information and encourage us,” his household mentioned.  “He'll reside on in us, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren — in each stomach chortle, each curious inquiry, each act of compassion and kindness.”

Sydney Portier died in his residence on the age of 94 on Thursday night time.

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Sidney Poitier’s household mentioned the late actor was a “devoted and loving husband” in a press release after his current demise.

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Poitier received an Oscar for his position in “Lilies of the Subject.”

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“His legacy will reside on on the earth, persevering with to encourage not solely along with his unbelievable physique of labor, however much more so along with his humanity.

“We wish to prolong our deepest appreciation to each single one in every of you for the outpouring of affection from world wide. So many have been touched by our dad’s extraordinary life, his unwavering sense of decency and respect for his fellow man. His religion in humanity by no means faltered, so know that for all of the love you’ve proven him, he liked you again,” the assertion concluded.