Cicely Tyson, Trailblazer for Black Women in Movies, Dies at 96
- She was nominated for an Oscar and received three Emmy awards
- A fashion icon, she spoke out on civil rights and acting
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Cicely Tyson, an actor who smashed stereotypes of Black women, received an Oscar nomination for “Sounder” and won three Emmy awards, has died. She was 96.
She died Thursday, the Associated Press reported, citing a family statement released by her manager Larry Thompson. No cause was given.