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  1. 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.

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  2. Jan 29, 2021 · Cicely Tyson attends the TIME 100 Gala in 2012. The famed actress died at the age of 96. Tyson inspired generations of African American actors who grew up watching her perform on stage and on ...

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  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Cicely_TysonCicely Tyson - Wikipedia

    Cicely Tyson. Cecily[1][2] Louise " Cicely " Tyson (/ ˈsɪsəliː /; December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021) was an American actress known for her portrayal of strong African-American women. [9][10] Tyson received various awards including three Emmy Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Tony Award, an Honorary Academy Award, and a Peabody Award.

  4. 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.

  5. Jan 28, 2021 · 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 racial stereotypes in the ...

  6. Jan 29, 2021 · Actress Cicely Tyson has died. In a career that spanned some 65 years, Tyson was an elegant, dignified presence. ... Wednesday, we had old people's meeting. And we just - Saturday, we cleaned the ...

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  8. Jan 29, 2021 · Through Cicely Tyson, Black women were represented robustly over seven decades on screens big and small. She died Thursday at age 96.