Tag: Cicely Tyson
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Obama, Oprah, Tyler Perry pay tributes to Cicely Tyson
Fans and colleagues of iconic Hollywood actress, Cicely Tyson have continued to react to the news of her demise. The legendary actress was famous for shattering stereotypes in her film and television career that spanned over six decades. Tyson was known to play roles of strong African-American characters. Former President of United States, Barack Obama…
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Legendary Hollywood actress, Cicely Tyson is dead
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. She was 96. A family statement did not reveal the cause of death. The actress chronicled her lengthy career in her first memoir, “Just As I…