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Halle Berry has mourned the death of Sidney Poitier, whom she “grew up idolising”, after he passed away at the age of 94 on Friday (07.01.22).

Halle Berry has mourned the death of Sidney Poitier, whom she “grew up idolising”, after he passed away at the age of 94 on Friday (07.01.22).

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Halle Berry has mourned the death of Sidney Poitier, whom she “grew up idolising”, after he passed away at the age of 94 on Friday (07.01.22).

Sidney Poitier, the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, has died at 94. The Hollywood star's death was confirmed to the BBC by the office of Fred Mitchell, the Bahamas' minister of foreign affairs. Poitier was a trailblazing actor and a respected humanitarian and diplomat

Sidney Poitier: Hollywood trailblazer dies aged 94

Bahamas minister of foreign affairs Fred Mitchell, na im confam di Hollywood star death to BBC.

In a statement about Poitier, 94, who died on Thursday night in his LA home, his children said they were so grateful he was able to spend his last day surrounded by his family and friends.

It was here, with this amazing group of friends, that Deb and I met the exceptionally kind hearted, smart, cheeky Sidney Poitier. A life well lived. A man well loved. 6h

The Hollywood star was the first black man to win a best actor Oscar, and also a humanitarian.