The announcement of Cicely Tyson's passing on Thursday (Jan.28) felt like a gut punch to the Black community, and reactions continue to pour in.
According to published reports, the Emmy- and Tony-winning actress, who distinguished herself in theater, film, and television, passed away on Thursday (Jan 28) as confirmed by her longtime manager, Larry Thompson. In a statement confirming her death, Thompson reflects on the icon's life and legacy, adding that her last task of placing a star atop her Christmas tree was her favorite.
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Cicely Tyson, the esteemed actress noted for being the first African-American Actress to win an Emmy for ‘Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie,’ is having her name immortalized on a place of learning. The co-founder of “The Dance Theater of Harlem” is having a New Jersey Performing Arts School named in her honor. The […]
