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BY Nduta Waweru, 2:00pm November 17, 2018,

Famous black people who were born prematurely

by Nduta Waweru, 2:00pm November 17, 2018,

Famous black people who were born prematurely

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Sir Sidney Poitier

The first Bahamian and first black actor to win an Academy Award for Best Actor, and the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor was born two months early in Miami and was not expected to survive. Fortunately, his parents stayed in Miami and nursed him back to health.

 

 

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: November 17, 2018

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