Sidney Poitier, Oscar-winning actor, dead at 94
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The star's death was confirmed to Fox News on Friday by the Bahamian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Office.
In 1963, Poitier made a film in Arizona, "Lilies of the Field." The performance led to a huge milestone: He became the first Black winner of a lead-acting Oscar.
In January of this year, Arizona State University has named its new film school after him. The Sidney Poitier New American Film School was unveiled at a virtual ceremony.
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