Cicely Tyson, Iconic And Influential Actress, Dies At 96

[DallasEast]

Cicely Tyson, iconic and influential actress, dies at 96
By Anika Myers Palm, Andy Rose and Alexandra Meeks, CNN
Updated 8:21 PM ET, Thu January 28, 2021

(CNN) Cicely Tyson, an award-winning icon of the stage and screen who broke barriers for Black actresses with surpassing dignity, died Thursday, her manager Larry Thompson confirmed to CNN.

She was 96. A family statement did not reveal the cause of death.

"I have managed Miss Tyson's career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing," Thompson said in a written statement.

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[Ranched]

Oh no. She was the perfect personification of class, knowledge, strength, beauty, prowess, & dignity. She paved the way for so many female actors of color. Rest In Paradise Miss Tyson!

 

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[rags]

If you haven't seen her in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, you should.

RIP.

 

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[JohnnyTheFox]

Just saw a recent interview with her about a week ago, what a gracious woman. RIP.

 

[yimyammer]

damn, didn't realize she was 96, RIP

 

[Runwildboys]

damn, didn't realize she was 96, RIP

I remember her from Roots. I never would have thought she was in her 50's then!

 

[Khartun]

RIP

 

[Jammer]

If you haven't seen her in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, you should.

RIP.

Awesome series.

 

[Passepartout]

Very pretty lady. A great actress! And really 94-years old there! Very rare. She, Hal Halbrook, Cloris Leachman prove they do not make them like they used too!

 

[quickccc]

i grew up and knew her best Early on in a slew of civil rights movies that includes " The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman" .." A woman called Moses " and later on " Sounder "

Also starred as a criminal kingpin in " Hoodlum" .
An inspiring film pioneer to many Black Americans that included a Huge well documented celebrated expanded film and television career.

She will be missed.