Coverage dated January 18, 2022

Sidney Poitier died of heart failure, Alzheimer's and prostate cancer

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Sidney Poitier's cause of death has been revealed, after he passed away at the age of 94.

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  1. Wyoming Tribune Eagle

    Sidney Poitier died of heart failure, Alzheimer's and prostate cancer (opens Wyoming Tribune Eagle)

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    Sidney Poitier's cause of death has been revealed, after he passed away at the age of 94.

  2. KVIA El Paso

    Sidney Poitier's death certificate indicates he died of heart failure (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    By Cheri Mossburg, CNN A death certificate for legendary actor Sidney Poitier, who died on Jan. 6 at age 94, lists heart failure as the cause of his death. The document, obtained by CNN Tuesday, states Poitier died at his Beverly Hills home in California of cardiopulmonary failure.

  3. NBC New York

    Officials Reveal Sidney Poitier's Cause of Death (opens NBC New York)

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    Sidney Poitier, the renowned actor, director and activist, died of a combination of heart failure, Alzheimer’s dementia and prostate cancer, according to his death certificate.

  4. NBC News

    Sidney Poitier died of heart failure, dementia and prostate cancer, death certificate says (opens NBC News)

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    Sidney Poitier, the renowned actor, director and activist, died of a combination of heart failure, Alzheimer’s dementia and prostate cancer, according to his

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