Cicely Tyson dead: Pioneering award winning Hollywood actress dies aged 96
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mirror.co.ukCicely Tyson, known for roles in Sounder and Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman, has died at the age of 96, her manager said.
Cicely, a former fashion model, became known for playing strong African American characters over a glittering career spanning seven decades.
The trailblazing actress won three Emmys, a SAG Award, a Tony and an honorary Academy Award. Cicely died peacefully on Thursday, according to a statement.
No cause of death was given. Larry Thompson, Tyson's manager, said: "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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