01:40USA: Sidney Poitier's star turned into memorial on Hollywood Walk of Fame
Sidney Poitier received tributes after the actor's death was announced early Friday morning on top of his star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
People walked past as a wreath was constructed, along with flowers and candles that were placed on the star dedicated to the actor.
Poitier was a respected actor who won an Academy Award in 1963. He was also a humanitarian and diplomat who had numerous accolades, including knighthood as well as a life achievement award from the American Film Institute in 1992.
01:40Sidney Poitier received tributes after the actor's death was announced early Friday morning on top of his star along the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
People walked past as a wreath was constructed, along with flowers and candles that were placed on the star dedicated to the actor.
Poitier was a respected actor who won an Academy Award in 1963. He was also a humanitarian and diplomat who had numerous accolades, including knighthood as well as a life achievement award from the American Film Institute in 1992.