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Sidney Poitier passes away…
Citizen Free Press ^ | 1/7/2022 | Kane

Posted on 01/07/2022 8:03:00 AM PST by Beave Meister

The office of the Bahamian Minister of Foreign Affairs has confirmed Sidney’s death to TMZ … however, the circumstances surrounding his passing are not yet known, nor do we know where he died.

(Excerpt) Read more at citizenfreepress.com ...


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KEYWORDS: actor; deadagain; mrtibbs; poitier; sidneypoitier
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To: xkaydet65

61 posted on 01/07/2022 10:11:22 AM PST by Bratch
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To: Skywise

“Darn - he was really great in Sneakers”

Agreed. Loved that movie. Even Redford was good in it.


62 posted on 01/07/2022 10:14:24 AM PST by MplsSteve
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To: Beave Meister

R.I.P. and Godspeed.

An excellent actor who was in some really good films.


63 posted on 01/07/2022 10:16:37 AM PST by Allegra
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To: Red Badger

I didn’t know until recently that the actress who played daughter Joanna in that movie was Katharine Hepburn’s niece.


64 posted on 01/07/2022 10:17:06 AM PST by Cecily
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To: Beave Meister
He was one of the truly great actors of our time...

I always liked him. Even though he was a lefty, he had class. I am glad he had such a long run and I am glad he broke down social barriers.

65 posted on 01/07/2022 10:20:22 AM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: Red Badger

im saying he aint coming to dinner he gone


66 posted on 01/07/2022 10:20:52 AM PST by al baby (Hi Mom Hi Dad)
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To: Cecily

The red hair!.....................


67 posted on 01/07/2022 10:21:01 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: al baby

Oh, okay.....................


68 posted on 01/07/2022 10:21:21 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegal aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: xkaydet65

He may not have had the “it” factor, which Sidney did have. Sheer star power.


69 posted on 01/07/2022 10:24:48 AM PST by Cecily
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To: bobbo666
OK, who’s next? Quick.

Dick Van Dyke.

70 posted on 01/07/2022 10:25:04 AM PST by DiogenesLamp ("of parents owing allegiance to no other sovereignty.")
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To: Beave Meister

Black political activists and black political activist actors need to understand Sidney - he had nor needed a “black” acting role model to see and go for what he could do, what he could be. He was not held back by what had not happened before him.


71 posted on 01/07/2022 11:04:08 AM PST by Wuli
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To: Beave Meister

A wonderful talent and role model.


72 posted on 01/07/2022 11:09:48 AM PST by WashingtonSource
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To: Migraine

I always enjoyed The Bedford Incident. Pretty scary movie.


73 posted on 01/07/2022 11:13:28 AM PST by hardspunned (former GOP globalist stooge)
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To: Skywise
Darn - he was really great in Sneakers.

Agreed.

First Class all the way!!!

RIP

74 posted on 01/07/2022 11:16:06 AM PST by Ezekiel ("Come fly with US". Ingenuity -- because the Son of David begins with Mars.)
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To: Migraine

Yes, I remember my first jpb was at the local drive-in.
$1.25 an hour and all I could see!!!

Regards

alfa6 ;>}


75 posted on 01/07/2022 11:20:22 AM PST by alfa6 ( As I near my 7th decade I still wonder>>>When is old enough to know better suppose to kick in!!!)
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To: hardspunned

Always liked his role in Duel At Diablo. Pretty good honorable mention type western, James Garner, Dennis Weaver and others.


76 posted on 01/07/2022 11:24:47 AM PST by nomorelurker
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To: Beave Meister

Nor will they announce when he got the vax


77 posted on 01/07/2022 11:26:12 AM PST by Mr. K (No consequence of repealing obamacare is worse than obamacare itself)
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To: hardspunned

Great story; tense, well-acted. Fine cinematography, for black and white, I mean. The faces spoke volumes.


78 posted on 01/07/2022 11:49:59 AM PST by Migraine
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To: Migraine

That is a good one!


79 posted on 01/07/2022 2:17:17 PM PST by stylecouncilor (Mostly peaceful.)
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To: xkaydet65

I absolutely agree with your assessment of Home of the Brave. Great performances throughout, particularly Edwards, Lloyd Bridges, Steve Brodie, and Frank Lovejoy.

Edward’s association with Communists and fellow travelers did him in in late 40’s -1950’s Hollywood. Great actor, just born too soon. Those connections would be a boon for him with the woketopian entertainment industry today...


80 posted on 01/07/2022 8:03:32 PM PST by DMZFrank
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