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Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her longtime manager Larry Thompson confirmed to...
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Jan 28, 2021 · By Robert D. McFadden. Published Jan. 28, 2021 Updated Feb. 15, 2021. Cicely Tyson, the stage, screen and television actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American women shattered ...
Tyson died on January 28, 2021, at the age of 96. Her funeral was held February 16 at the Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem, and was attended by Tyler Perry, her godson Lenny Kravitz, and Bill and Hillary Clinton. Tyson was interred in Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York) with former husband Miles Davis. Filmography
Jan 29, 2021 · Renowned actress Cicely Tyson has died; she was 96 years old. Her death was announced by Larry Thompson, her longtime manager, who did not specify the cause. In a career that spanned some...
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Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, the award-winning actress who trailblazed a career across several decades and appeared in countless TV shows, films and Broadway plays, died Thursday at age 96, according to her...
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Jan 29, 2021 · January 29, 20217:22 AM ET. Heard on Morning Edition. Elizabeth Blair. Actress Cicely Tyson has died. In a career that spanned some 65 years, Tyson was an elegant, dignified presence. SARAH...
Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, a legendary film, television and stage actress known for "Sounder" and other roles, died Thursday at the age of 96, her family said. "With heavy heart, the family of Miss...
