Cicely Tyson tributes lead by 'heartbroken' Viola Davis and Oprah Winfrey
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mirror.co.ukTribute to Cicely Tyson have been led by Viola Davis, Zendaya and Oprah Winfrey, following the pioneering actress' death at the age of 96.
Tyson, a star of film and TV, won three Emmys, a SAG Award, a Tony and an honorary Academy Award over a glittering career. She was credited with playing strong African American women, with roles in Sounder and The Autobiography Of Miss Jane Pittman.
Tyson's death was announced on Thursday by her manager Larry Thompson. Oscar-winner Davis starred alongside Tyson in 2011 period drama The Help and paid a poignant tribute on Instagram. "My heart is just broken," she said alongside a picture of her hugging Tyson. "I loved you so much!!
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