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Shonda Rhimes, LeVar Burton, Viola Davis and More Stars Pay Tribute to "Cultural Icon" Cicely Tyson
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hollywoodreporter.comIn the wake of Cicely Tyson's death on Thursday, Shonda Rhimes, Zendaya, Rosario Dawson and more took to social media to pay tribute to the actresswho made television history while forging a sterling career out of portraying women of strength and substance.
Tyson died Thursday at 96, according to her longtime manager, Larry Thompson.Tyson died two days after her memoir Just as I Am was published.
She gave her last interviews about the book, including a sit-down with Gayle King and an appearance on Live with Kelly and Ryanthis week.
The actress' career spanned more than six decades, with roles in multiple critically acclaimedprojects such asSounder,RootsandThe Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.
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