Poitier served as an inspiration to many other industry professionals, includingOprah Winfrey.
Back then, she explained, the only time Black people rode in limos was to attend funerals.
I thought, ‘If he can be that, I wonder what I can be.'"
Those who were lucky enough to work with Poitier are also sharing their condolences and memories.
Among them is a singer who is best known for working in another important film with him.
In an interview withPeople, she called Poitier “the first Black hero in the film world.”
