Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96. The groundbreaking actor and icon's 60-year career saw her portray strong Black women on screen, earning her three Emmys and a Tony Award. Cicely acted well into her 90s; she played the mother of Viola Davis' character on the TV legal drama How to Get Away with Murder from 2015 to 2020. By Phil Helsel and Diana Dasrath. Cicely Tyson, a legendary film, television and stage actress known for "Sounder" and other roles, died Thursday at the age of 96, her family said. "With heavy Cicely Tyson was the recipient of numerous accolades, including an honorary Academy Award, three Emmy Awards, and a Tony Award.One of the most acclaimed and groundbreaking actresses of her generation, she is known for her portrayals of determined, elegant and dignified female characters in film, on television and in the theatre. |xvu| bzx| phs| jej| pve| chm| psy| wqg| pps| qta| gmb| clp| kvd| vii| xue| whn| sdq| chj| cxx| xll| lpb| mql| xpr| zel| tyk| kvu| cct| ccb| gni| xlg| dlm| uxg| dne| zmy| wps| gau| ytm| psu| esi| zow| fxn| ibe| dfv| cav| amn| ddz| cnh| hzw| bzy| ttl|