Legendary film actress Cicely Tyson dies. How did he die?

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Cicely Tyson: The legendary actress dies at 96

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Cicely Tyson: The legendary actress dies at 96

Cicely Tyson, the iconic black actress whose career spans more than six decades, has died. According to Variety, Tony’s winning actress died on January 28, 2021 at the age of 96.

“I have led Miss Tyson’s career for over 40 years and it has been a privilege and a blessing every year,” her manager, Larry Thompson, said in a statement to Variety. Cicely considered her new memory a Christmas tree decorated with all the decorations from her personal and professional life. Today he placed the last ornament, a star, above the tree “.

Tyson had a daughter, whom Joan named in her memoirs, As I am. She has been married twice, including to musician Miles Davis for seven years, according to Biography.com.

Tyson was born on December 19, 1924 and grew up in the Harlem section of New York, Biography.com pointed out. At the age of 18 she began modeling and then entered the world of acting in 1956. She became the first African-American to star in a television drama on East Side in 1963. According to her iMDb biography, she was the first African-American actress to win an Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Television Movie for Her Performance in The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. Tyson is one of 11 Oscar-nominated black actresses for Best Actress. There is also a school named after him in East Orange, NJ: Cicely L. Tyson Community School of Performing & Fine Arts.

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During his career, he has received many awards, nominations and honors. According to Biography.com:

Tyson became a member of the Black Filmmakers’ Hall of Fame in 1977. She was also honored by the Congress for Racial Equality and the National Council of Black Women. And in 2010, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People awarded Tyson its 95th Spingarn Medal, an award given to African-Americans who have achieved remarkable levels of achievement. In 2016, she was honored with the Barack Obama Presidential Medal for Freedom.

He also received a Tony Award for The journey to the Bountiful 2013 and an honorary Oscar in 2018. She was nominated for an Emmy five times and received an honor from the Kennedy Center in 2015.

Tyson has starred in movies and TV shows as well Probe, The autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Roots, Just a sweet old song, The diary of a crazy black woman, Why did I get married too?, How to get rid of murder, A Fall De Grace, Mission impossible, House of cards, Idlewild, Alex Cross, Madea’s family reunion and more.

“His story Probe it’s part of our history, a testament to the power of humanity, “Tyson said New York Times in 1972. “Our entire black heritage is one of struggle, pride and dignity. Black has never been presented on the screen in this way. “

Tyson said he appreciated “every moment” of his marriage to Miles Davis

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In 2015, Tyson talked a little about her marriage to legendary jazz musician Miles Davis. Despite allegations of abuse, she spoke kindly about him during an interview on CBS this morning with Gayle King.

Tyson: I don’t really talk about it. No, I don’t. But I will say that. I appreciate every moment I had with him.

King: But they say it was tumultuous, it was difficult.

Tyson: What do they know? They assume it was because of the kind of reputation they perceived as this man. Know? I knew a part –

King: The reputation was not good. Alcoholism, drugs, who abused you …

Tyson: Women, yes. All this. But this is not the man I met.

During a discussion with the magazine New York Times, spoke of the only time Davis physically assaulted her, which he described in his memoirs, As I am.

Tyson: Oh, it was the only time he ever hit me and it was the beginning of our relationship. I was shocked. Some people came home, a famous writer and his wife, and something happened. I made lunch and …

New York Times Magazine: You dropped a knife on the ground.

Tyson: Yeah, and he thought I threw the knife to the ground because he said something. He hadn’t even listened to what he was saying. And he came to me, yes, he did, and he punched me in the chest. It’s the only time he’s hit me. Nobody ever did that to me. I was so sorry. I’m glad you remembered me. These things come and go. The abuse mentioned, I understand where it comes from. People don’t behave like that for no reason. It comes from something or somewhere. And nine times out of 10, it’s because they were deeply hurt. The way people referred to Miles, “He’s bad, he’s this, he does this,” not in a vacuum, no. Nine times out of 10, the abuse manifested itself when it was under the influence of drugs, alcohol.

In a recent interview with NPR, he continued to speak very well about Davis.

“I wish people knew Miles Davis, whom I knew,” he said. “Not only did he have a brilliant talent, but he was also incredibly sensitive. And this is Miles Davis that people … don’t know were trying to protect. “

Tyson revealed that she was assaulted early in her career in her book

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In addition to talking about Davis’ unique attack, she also revealed that she was assaulted early in her career. While looking for acting lessons, she wanted to attend the Paul Mann Actors Workshop to work with Lloyd Richards. First, he had to meet with Mann. In her memoirs, according to USA Today, she described the assault she allegedly took place in Mann’s office.

Paul, a menacing tower of flesh, lunged at me and began to touch my breasts, trying to remove my blouse as I pushed it. “Not!” I screamed. Let’s go! He tried to hit me against the wall and get under my camisole, but somehow I managed to free myself. “

After the assault, Tyson continued to learn about her job and said in his memoirs that he did not let the assault deter her.

Life means decisions and, as I saw it, I had two. He could have run away from that man’s office and never come back. Of course, many could have chosen that route. … He had come to that studio for the sole purpose of training with Lloyd. And although Paul, in a show of breathless lust, had tried to hinder my mission, I should not be discouraged. “

Tyson receives many tributes on social media

Cicely Tyson: The legendary actress dies at 96

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Social media was flooded with posts from people who shared their shock and sadness about Tyson’s death, and acknowledged how iconic she was.

“This loss hurts, today we honor and celebrate the life of one of the greatest who succeeded,” Zendaya wrote on Twitter. Thanks Cicely Tyson. Rest in great strength.

“Amazed to hear that Cicely Tyson has joined the Ancients,” wrote Marc Lamont Hill. Words like pioneer, genius, and legend are shamefully insufficient to describe Mrs. Tyson. Let him rest in perfect peace. “

Soledad O’Brien posted on Twitter:
“So many great stories about Cicely Tyson! Wow, the lady was amazing. While filming a documentary about her in Spanish Harlem, people kept stopping their cars! On the street! They went out and greeted her! The elderly. Teenagers. Middle-aged fans. “Ciss-el-lee” chanted as he passed her! “

See more tweets below.

This is the original version of this story on Heavy.com

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