Cicely Tyson Dead at 96: Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, Shonda Rhimes and More Pay Tribute

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died on Thursday at the age of 96.«With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon,» Tyson's family said, via her manager, Larry Thompson. «At this time, please allow the family their privacy.

A formal statement and details will follow.»As news broke of her death, Shonda Rhimes, who worked with Tyson on tweeted, «I really need this not to be true.» She also retweeted Netflix's message, which reads: «A force in her industry who opened the door for so many to follow.

There will never be another with the poise, class, and talent of Cicely Tyson. Rest in power.»In an Instagram post, Rhimes added, «She was an extraordinary person.

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