Cicely Tyson has sadly died at the age of 96 on Jan. 28. The three-time Primetime Emmy Award-winning actress’ death was announced through her manager, Larry Thompson, who issued a statement on behalf of Cicely’s family on Thursday. “With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon.
At this time, please allow the family their privacy,” the manager wrote in a statement to HollywoodLife. Cicely’s manager added, “I have managed Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing.
Cicely thought of her new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of her personal and professional life.
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