Cicely Tyson, Pioneering Hollywood Icon, Dies at 96

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, the legendary actress known for her many film, stage and TV roles including and for exemplifying what it means to be a strong Black lead, died at the age of 96 on Thursday.

Mere hours after Cicely Tyson’s death, the multi-award winning actress’ just published memoir is the best-selling book in America.

Debbie Allen is praising the late Cicely Tyson. ET's Kevin Frazier speaks to Allen on Friday's episode of Entertainment Tonight, one day after the death of her longtime friend.

Just days after the release of her memoir Just As I Am, Cicely Tyson died at 96, following a long life of achievement in Hollywood. In one of her last public appearances before she died, the late actress sat down for an interview on Live With Kelly and Ryan.

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.

© Provided by PinkNews Cicely Tyson, the Oscar-winner who blazed a trail for Black actors over a 70-year career, has died aged 96. Tributes from co-stars, fans and former presidents have poured in for the actor, whose death was confirmed Thursday (28 January).

In the wake of Cicely Tyson's death on Thursday, Shonda Rhimes, Zendaya, Rosario Dawson and more took to social media to pay tribute to the actresswho made television history while forging a sterling career out of portraying women of strength and substance. Tyson died Thursday at 96, according to her longtime manager, Larry Thompson.Tyson died two days after her memoir Just as I Am was published.

Variety reports. “Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life.

Barack Obama has lead the tributes to Hollywood trailblazer Cicely Tyson saying she “left a mark on the world that few will ever match”. Tyson was known for playing strong African American women over a glittering career spanning seven decades, credited with shattering stereotypes and paving a path for the generations who came after her.

Cicely Tyson, the admired Oscar-nominated actress who made television history while forging a sterling career out of portraying women of strength and substance, died Thursday. She was 96.

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

movie “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman” and her Academy-nominated turn in 1972 film “Sounder,” Tyson’s acting career spanned seven decades and often tackled issues of racism and social justice. She frequently turned down roles she saw as reinforcing negative Black stereotypes, including maids and prostitutes, and was seen as recently as last year on the small-screen thriller “How to Get Away with Murder.

READ MORE: Denise Van Outen speaks out on messages from Mick Norcross"I have managed Miss Tyson's career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing," he said. "Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life.

Emmys, a SAG Award, a Tony and an honorary Academy Award. Tyson died peacefully on Thursday, according to a statement from her management.

Cicely Tyson has died aged 96. The 'Sounder' star passed away on Thursday afternoon (28.

a statement to Variety earlier today (January 29), saying each of the 40+ years they worked together was a “a privilege and blessing”.“Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life.

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