Cicely Tyson Remembered: Zendaya, Ava DuVernay, Shonda Rhimes, Lena Waithe, Oprah, & More Praise Icon’s “Power & Grace” – Update

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Oprah Winfrey and Ava DuVernay are sharing their emotional tributes after the tragic death of the legendary Cicely Tyson.Fans and friends of the multi-Emmy star took to social media to honor the life of Cicely, with Oprah posting one of her most iconic interviews.The TV star also captioned the post by describing Tyson’s career, adding that her beauty “may have gotten her noticed at a young age, but it‘s her talent that made her the living legend she is.“.@IAmCicelyTyson's iconic beauty may have

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.

Celebrities are paying tribute to Emmy award-winning actress Cicely Tyson, who died at the age of 96 on Thursday. "Rest in power, Cicely Tyson.Thank you for your life, your love, your light," Amanda Gorman wrote on Twitter.

Cicely Tyson rocked Hollywood with the heartbreaking announcement of her death on Jan. 28.

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

LOS ANGELES -- Reaction to the death of Tony and Emmy-winning actor Cicely Tyson at 96.———“This one hurts, today we honor and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you Cicely Tyson.

The tributes are pouring out for the late actress Cicely Tyson after her death at the age of 96.