Award-winning actor Cicely Tyson dead at 96:
Cicely Tyson Dead at 96, known for her role in the movie ‘Sounder.’ This Oscar-nominated actress was a 70s icon as she appeared in many critically acclaimed films and series. She is one of the few black actors in the 70s. As this decade is known for many evolutionary reasons, one of them was black actors just started getting more roles in films and series in this decade.
Actors manager Larry Thompson announced that Cicely Tyson Dead at 96, but not provided any other details, Such as cause of death. Her manager stated: “with the Heavy heart, Family of Miss Cicely Tyson Announces her peaceful transition this afternoon”
And further asked for privacy for her family. She passed away on the 28th of January 2021. The cause of her death is not mentioned in an issued statement, but Larry Thompson remembered her and said he worked with the actor for more than 4 decades and it was a privilege. However, we lost yet another gem. And she sure will be missed.
Cicely Tyson career :
Cicely Tyson Dead at 96, known for her role in the movie ‘Sounder.’ This Oscar-nominated actress was a 70s icon as she appeared in many critically acclaimed films and series. Cicely Tyson Dead at 96, known for her role in the movie ‘Sounder.’ paved the way for many black actors, in Hollywood. This American actress has many awards and recognitions under her name. Cicely Tyson started her career as a model. Be it Theatre play, films, Television series she has done it all and was known for her performance.
From the smallest role in her debut movie, ‘Twelve angry men’ to Oscar’s recognized role in the film ‘Sounder.’ What an amazing journey she had as an actor. In 2016, she received a Medal of freedom from then-president Barack Obama. Highest Honour any American citizens can receive. Apart from this, she has Two Emmy awards under her name. One is for ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.’ One of her most remarkable works.
Many actors paid tribute to her on Twitter. And of them is Zendaya Cicely Tyson’s latest work was Netflix’s A fall from Grace. Watch A Fall from Grace Trailer Here.
Highlights :
Cicely Tyson Dead at 96, known for her role in the movie ‘Sounder.’ Cicely Tyson started her career as a model. Be it Theatre play, films, Television series she has done it all and was known for her performance. Actors manager Larry Thompson announced that Cicely Tyson Dead at 96, but not provided any other details, Such as cause of death.
