He’s greatest of the great – Oprah Winfrey
Admin l Friday, January 07, 2022
FLORIDA, United States – The first black to feature in Hollywood movie, Sidney Poitier is dead. The Bahamian-American actor died at 94.
Born January 20, 1927, Poitier was an actor, film director ambassador described by iconic television host, Oprah Winfrey as the greatest of the great.
Sidney Poitier who was best known for his works in the 50s and 60s died today, January 7, 2022.
Announcing his death, Oprah said for her, Sidney Poitier remains the greatest of the great trees, adding that he was a mentor, friend, brother, confidant and wisdom teacher.
“For me, the greatest of the “Great Trees” has fallen: Sidney Poitier. My honor to have loved him as a mentor. Friend. Brother. Confidant. Wisdom teacher.
“The utmost, highest regard and praise for his most magnificent, gracious, eloquent life. I treasured him. I adored him. He had an enormous soul I will forever cherish. Blessings to Joanna and his world of beautiful daughters”, Oprah Winfrey said of the great film director.

