News ‘Legacy to behold’: Oprah, Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, more honor trailblazer Sidney Poitier January 7, 2022 Elise Brisco, USA TODAY Comments Off on ‘Legacy to behold’: Oprah, Tyler Perry, Viola Davis, more honor trailblazer Sidney Poitier After Sidney Poitier's death, many stars are continuing their praise by remembering and paying homage to the "landmark actor" and "man among men."