When the news of trailblazing actorSidney Poitier’s death broke, the entertainment industry joined in mourning.
During the Golden Age of Hollywood, Poitier was one of the only Black actors getting consistent work.
His death was announced by the Prime Minister of the Bahamas.
When news about his passing broke, there was not a cause of death given.
Now, we are learning more about the circumstances surrounding the beloved actor’shealth problemsand final days.
Poitier was diagnosed with prostate cancer at the age of 66 in 1993 (viaPage Six).
He was able to get surgery that saved his life and put him into remission.
Poitier is survived byhis wife, Joanna Shimkus, and his four daughters.
Sydney Poitier, one of his daughters, shared a beautiful tribute to her father.
She wrote, “We thought we were taking care of him.
“He was reminding us, particularly in these uncertain times, of the power of GOODNESS.
