Sidney Poitier — The Screen Legend’s Sad Final Days

Elegant actor Sidney Poitier can barely walk — and his shocking decline has sparked worries the Oscar winner is facing his precious last days! The National ENQUIRER was there when Sidney hobbled to his 89th birthday bash at a West Hollywood restaurant, and the screen legend could barely remain upright!

The star of “To Sir, With Love” (seen here while recently visiting a doctor) needed the support of two pals to make it into the party. “I’m told it was all bittersweet,” sighed a longtime Poitier pal. “Age has taken a terrible toll on him, and you just have to wonder if this is his last birthday celebration.”

While the atmosphere was festive, and included Hollywood royalty Patrick Stewart and Denzel Washington as guests, some realized this might be the last time many would ever see the Oscar winner — who became the first black man to win an Academy Award for his leading role in the 1963 film “Lilies of the Field.”

“He’s no longer the vibrant Hollywood star he once was,” said the friend. “Sadly, you can tell that just by watching him. Right now, we’re all praying for him.”

After suffering a horrific tumble three years ago at his home, which left the “Raisin in the Sun” actor with his head heavily bandaged and in a wheelchair, family and friends have been keeping a watchful eye over Sidney.

“He hit his head quite badly and everyone was worried he had a serious concussion or some serious brain injury,” says a spy. “Poor circulation in his legs and severe back problems have plagued him for years. His family is terrified he’ll trip and fall again and sustain a life-threatening injury.”

The actor already overcame a serious health crisis in 1993 when he beat prostate cancer. But his current condition is cause for grave concern. “Listen, everybody is worried about Sidney,” said the pal. “He’s one of the few Hollywood legends left and we don’t want to lose him. Right now, we’re taking it one day at a time with him. The rest is up to God!”