Sidney Poitier was dad to six daughters, including Gina, who died in 2018 at age 57 When legendary actor Sidney Poitier died Thursday at age 94, he left behind a large family. The actor ...

He later wed Shimkus, a Canadian actress, in 1976, and they went on to have two daughters together: Anika and Sydney. For more on Sidney Poitier, listen below to our daily podcast on PEOPLE Every Day.