Cicely Tyson
American actress
- Born
- 19 December 1924, The Bronx
- Died
- 28 January 2021, aged 96
- Birth name
- Cicely Louise Tyson
Cecily Louise "Cicely" Tyson (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021) was an American actress. In a career spanning seven decades, she portrayed complex and strong-willed African American women. She received several awards including three Emmy Awards, a Peabody Award and a Tony Award, as well as nominations for a BAFTA Award and a Golden Globe Award. She was awarded the Kennedy Center Honors in 2015, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Honorary Academy Award in 2018.
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