- Legendary actress Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96.
- Cicely got her start as a model but then moved into acting by taking bit parts before getting starring roles in the 70s.
- She's known for projects likeThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman,Sounder,The Help,How To Get Away With Murder, and many other works. Just this week her memoir, "Just As I Am" was released.
- During her 40-year career, Cicely Tyson won two Emmy Awards, was nominated for an Oscar, received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and other accolades.
- Tyson's family announced her passing but a cause of death was not announced.
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