Sidney Poitier’s Family Holding Private Memorial For the Late Actor Due to the Pandemic

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Sir Sidney Poitier's memorial service will be held privately.In a statement shared with  Friday, the late actor's family announced that due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Poitier's memorial service will be a private, family affair.«The Poitier family so appreciates the wonderful outpouring of love, support and affection for Sidney,» the statement began. «There have been many inquiries about an event to honor his life.

At this time, due to the coronavirus pandemic, a private memorial service has been arranged for the family with the possibility of a more public memorial service should the virus’ numbers subside in the near future.»Instead of flowers, Poitier's family urged those wishing to honor the legendary actor to donate to some of his favorite charitable organizations, like The Children’s Defense Fund, The United Negro College Fund and the Alzheimer’s Association.Just last week, ET learned that Poitier, who died Jan.

6 at the age of 94, died of heart failure. While his death certificate indicated that he suffered from a combination of both prostate cancer and dementia for many years, neither led to his death.Clint Watson, press secretary for the Prime Minister of the Bahamas confirmed the Oscar-winning actor, writer, director and activist's death to ET on Jan.

7.A source close to the family told ET at the time that Poitier had been bedridden for some time and passed away at his home in Beverly Hills, California.