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.

The world will always remember actors Sidney Poitier and Diahann Carroll for their historic contributions to film and television. They made history and opened doors for future generations of actors, ...