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Apr 2, 2014 · Cicely Tyson was an award-winning film, television and stage actress, notable for her roles in 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,' 'The Help' and Broadway's 'The Trip to Bountiful,' among...
Jan 28, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, the stage, screen and television actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American women shattered racial stereotypes in the dramatic arts of the 1970s, propelling her to...
Jan 29, 2021 · Pioneering Hollywood actress Cicely Tyson - who was known for portraying strong African-American characters - has died aged 96, her manager has said. No cause of the death was given. The former...
Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, a film, television, and stage actress known for "Sounder" and other roles, died Thursday at the age of 96, her family said through her manager.
Jan 29, 2021 · The Emmy- and Tony-Award-winning actress died on Thursday night at the age of 96. Less than a week ago, she spoke with NPR's Michel Martin. (SOUNDBITE OF ARCHIVED NPR BROADCAST) CICELY TYSON: I...
Jan 30, 2021 · Cicely Tyson, the pioneering black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role in Sounder, won a Tony award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in The Autobiography of Miss...
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 CNN.