Death of actor Sidney Poitier, first black Hollywood star, at 94

2022-01-07T15:38:15.111Z

He was the first black comedian to win the Oscar for Best Actor. The actor Sidney Poitier, the first black star of American cinema, has died at the age of 94, several American media announced on Friday. Noted for his roles in "Le Lys des Champs", "La Chaîne" or "Guess who's coming to dinner?" He was the first black actor to win an Oscar in 1964, and distinguished himself by his support for the civil rights movement in the 1960s. More information to come on Le