Sidney Poitier Cause of Death Revealed

By Mutha
  • The cause of death behind legendary actor Sidney Poitier has been revealed. 
  • According to his death certificate, Poitier died of heart failure, dementia, and prostate cancer. 
  • Poitier was the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Actor and paved the way for many actors after him to this day. 
  • The beloved actor died at his home in Beverly Hills. He was 94-years-old and according to his death certificate, was an actor for a whopping 76 years. 
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HOLLYWOOD, CA - APRIL 30: Actor Sidney Poitier attends "MOTOWN THE MUSICAL" at the Pantages Theatre on April 30, 2015 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Rich Polk/Getty Images for Hollywood Pantages)

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