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Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson left her first husband, Kenneth Franklin, many years before connecting with Miles Davis. Here's why.
- Lauren Weiler
- Senior Writer
Feb 6, 2021 · In her lifetime, award-winning actress Cicely Tyson was married twice to Kenneth Franklin and Miles Davis. Meet the late icon's ex-husbands.
Kenneth Franklin may not be a household name, but his connection to the legendary actress Cicely Tyson makes his story worth exploring. Born in the early 1920s, Franklin lived a life that, while largely overshadowed by his more famous ex-wife, offers insights into the personal dynamics of a prominent Hollywood figure.
Apr 2, 2014 · Tyson married her first husband, Kenneth Franklin, in December 1942, and gave birth to a daughter, whom she addressed to the public as "Joan," in February 1943. Tyson left Franklin two years...
Jan 29, 2021 · At the age of just 18, Tyson married her first husband, Kenneth Franklin, on December 27, 1942. But he abandoned her after less than eighteen months of marriage, according to Tyson’s divorce decree.
Jul 7, 2023 · Kenneth Franklin was the first husband of acclaimed American actress Cicely Tyson. Cicely Tyson wrote all about her relationships in her memoir, Just As I Am. And her first serious relationship with Franklin helped shape her life.
At the age of 18, Tyson married Kenneth Franklin on December 27, 1942. [52] They had a daughter two months later, in February 1943. [ 53 ] According to her divorce decree, her husband abandoned her on June 18, 1944.
