Sidney Poitier‘s ultimate day was spent “surrounded by household and associates,” his family members mentioned in an announcement.
Poitier died Thursday evening in his Los Angeles residence. He was 94.
“To us Sidney Poitier was not solely a superb actor, activist, and a person of unimaginable 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 not right here with us on this realm, his lovely soul will proceed to information and encourage us,” his household mentioned. “He’ll dwell on in us, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren — in each stomach snort, each curious inquiry, each act of compassion and kindness.”
“His legacy will dwell on on this planet, persevering with to encourage not solely together with his unimaginable physique of labor, however much more so together with his humanity.
“We wish to prolong our deepest appreciation to each single certainly one of you for the outpouring of affection from all over the world. 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 beloved you again,” the assertion concluded.
