Cicely Tyson death: Pioneering Hollywood actress dies aged 96

EBONY, she got her big break by starring in the Harry Belafonte film Odds Against Tomorrow. In her rich 65-year career, Tyson was recognised as a powerhouse actress with the ability to move audiences to tears through her emotional portrayals.

NEW YORK -- Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” won a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,” died Thursday at age 96.Tyson's death was announced by her family, via her manager Larry Thompson, who did not immediately provide additional details.“With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon.

Cicely Tyson has passed at the age of 96 years old. Tyson was an iconic actress that shattered stereotypes and paved the way for women of color in Hollywood.

Cicely Tyson has died, according to a statement from her manager, Larry Thompson. She was 96.

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Beloved movie star Cicely Tyson has died, aged 96. Her longtime manager, Larry Thompson, confirmed the sad news on Thursday - two days after the release of her memoir, Just As I Am - with a statement.

Cicely Tyson has died, according to a statement from her manager, Larry Thompson. She was 96.

died on Thursday at the age of 96.«With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon,» Tyson's family said, via her manager, Larry Thompson. «At this time, please allow the family their privacy.  A formal statement and details will follow.»As news broke of her death, Shonda Rhimes, who worked with Tyson on tweeted, «I really need this not to be true.» She also retweeted Netflix's message, which reads: «A force in her industry who opened the door

We’re sad to report that beloved actress Cicely Tyson has passed away.

Cicely Tyson has sadly died at the age of 96 on Jan. 28. The three-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress’ death was announced through her manager, Larry Thompson, who issued a statement on behalf of Cicely’s family on Thursday. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon. At this time, please allow the family their privacy,” the manager wrote in a statement to HollywoodLife.

Cicely Tyson, the trailblazing actress who won countless awards during her seven-plus-decade career, died on Thursday, January 28. She was 96.

Carmel Dagan Staff WriterEmmy- and Tony-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who distinguished herself in theater, film and television, died on Thursday afternoon. She was 96.“I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement.