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Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson has reportedly passed away at age 96 according to her manager Larry Thompson. The legendary actress gained an Oscar nomination for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in “Sounder,” and a Tony Award in 2013 at 88-years-old. Tyson received an honorary Oscar in 2019, making her the […]

The Legendary Cicely Tyson Has Passed Away at 96

January 29, 2021 in Entertainment / News tagged Cicely Tyson by William Carter

We reported in September that iconic actress Cicely Tyson would be honored with a honorary Oscar, and on Sunday, November 18th, Ms. Tyson finally held the award she has deserved for years. Being honored by Ava DuVernay, Quincy Jones, and Tyler Perry, this is Ms. Tyson’s first Oscar since her acting […]

Cicely Tyson Is Now The First Black Actress To Receive ...

November 19, 2018 in Entertainment tagged Cicely Tyson by William Carter

After nearly 67 years in the professional acting world, Cicely Tyson will finally receive her first Oscar award with an honorary Oscar. The 93-year-old actress has only received one Oscar nomination throughout her carer, in 1972 with her performance in “Sounder,” as Rebecca Morgan. Although Ms. Tyson will receive her first Oscar […]

Not Only Will Cicely Tyson Become The First Black Woman ...

September 7, 2018 in Entertainment tagged Cicely Tyson / Oscars by William Carter

President Barack Obama named 21 recipients of the Presidential Medal of Freedom. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the United States, to world peace, or to cultural or other significant […]

Cicely Tyson, Diana Ross, And More To Be Awarded Presidential ...

November 19, 2016 in Entertainment tagged Barack Obama / Cicely Tyson / Diana Ross / Presidential Medal Of Freedom / Robert De Niro by William Carter