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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 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. At this time, please allow the family their privacy," according to a statement issued th...

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 Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon. At this time, please allow the family their pri...

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 received accolades for her role in “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.” She earned an Oscar nom...

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 Linda’s food truck, La Carreta, has you covered. The limited menu still has tacos, cheese dip ...

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. (2) …Conrunning is a hard, sometimes thankless task. Most of the time people don’t know who d...