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Cicely Tyson, purposeful and pioneering actress, dead at 96 By Associated Press | January 28, 2021 at 7:19 PM EST - Updated January 29 at 3:09 AM NEW YORK (AP) — 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 b...

A onetime model, Tyson began her screen career with bit parts but gained fame in the early 1970s when Black women were finally starting to get starring roles. She was nominated for an Oscar  for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in Sounder, a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88 and touched TV viewers’ hearts in The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.

Sounder, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Roots, and How to Get Away With Murder. Cicely Tyson, the actor and Civil Rights icon who began performing Off-Broadway in the 1950s, enjoyed a distinguished career in TV and film, and returned in triumph to win a Tony Award at age 88 for The Trip to Bountiful, died January 28 at 96. Her death was confirmed by her manager, Larry Thompson. Ms. Tyson, who earned nominations for an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for her performance in the 1972 ...

Tyson gained fame in the early 1970s, when Black women were finally starting to get starring roles.

Cicely Tyson, Groundbreaking and Award-winning Actor, Dead at 96

NEW YORK (AP) — Cicely Tyson, the pioneering Black actor who gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecroppers 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. Tysons 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 af...

Award-Winning Actress Cicely Tyson Dies at Age 96 NEW YORK—Cicely Tyson, the actress 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 Tys...

Canyon News HOLLYWOOD—Former model and legendary actress Cicely L. Tyson, 96, passed away on Thursday, January 28. According to Tyson’s family and her manager Larry Thompson, she passed away peacefully in her sleep. Cicely paved the gateway for African-American women seeking an opportunity in the entertainment industry. Her refined attitude and style kept her from accepting any type of roles that she felt denigrated women of color. At the age of 88, she won a Tony Award in 2013. She rece...

As Athens restaurants, bars and eateries adjust to social distancing requirements and changing state policies during the coronavirus pandemic, their operations change frequently. Here’s this week’s roundup of restaurant news. Remember: Lots of eateries will be altering operations with colder weather rolling in. Stay up to date with our comprehensive restaurant guide. Agua Linda has a food truck The brick and mortar on Prince Avenue remains closed for some serious renovations, but Agua...

FOR THE WINNERS. Joy Alyssa Day posted a photo of this year’s Chesley Award. Commemorating the 50th Anniversary of Apollo 13. On April 13, 1970, the Apollo 13’s lunar landing was aborted in what would become a historic mission. The crippled Apollo 13 spacecraft splashed down on April 17, 1970. It’s a beautiful piece, 4″ wide, 12″ deep and about 4″ tall. Water is sculpted fused glass with a blown glass Apollo Capsule attached. Capsule is engraved and painted for the doors and windows...