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Hollywood legend and Matrix Revolutions star Mary Alice dies as tributes pour in
Hollywood icon Mary Alice has died with tributes pouring in for the late star.The Emmy and Tony Award-winning actress, best known for her role as Leticia Bostic on A Different World, passed away in New York City on Wednesday.Her cause of death is unknown. READ MORE: Doctor Who legend Bernard Cribbins dies aged 93 as tributes pour in for Wombles starMary starred as Effie Williams in the hit 1976 musical drama Sparkle and also played The Oracle in Matrix Revolutions opposite Keanu Reeves.Her death was confirmed by the New York Police Department (via Variety), with varying birth certificates confirming Mary was in her 80s at the time of her passing.Tributes for the late star have since flooded in.Posting to Twitter, Oscar winner Viola Davis wrote: "RIP Mary Alice…the original Rose Maxson.