The life of Cicely Tyson on the photos

The Emmy winner three times died on Thursday 96 years old.


On January 28, relatives and fans said goodbye to the legendary actorCicely Tyson. As confirmed by his responsible forVarietyShe died Thursday afternoon at the age of 96. The star has accomplished an incredible quantity during his life, so it's time to look at the life of Cicely Tyson on photos.

Coincidence, his brief,Just as I am, had only been released two days before his death, that his manager,Larry Thompson, reflected in a statement. "I have managed Miss Tyson's career for over 40 years and every year was a privilege and blessing," Thompson said. "Callen thought of his new memoir as a Christmas tree decorated with all the ornaments of his personal and professional life. Today, she placed the last ornament, a star, on the top of the tree."

Tyson will remember many roles in the film, on television and on stage. She won threePrimetime Emmy Awards During his career - and was named 13 times. She also won a Tony Award and was named for an Oscar and Golden Globe for the best support of the actress for her role in 1972Sounder, among other honors.

Read it to take a look at Tyson's career for decades through photos. And remember another star that we lost just a day earlier, here'sThe life of Cloris Leachman on the photos.

1960

Cicely Tyson Portrait 1960
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Here, Tyson is seen in a portrait of 1960. After first worked as a model, she began to assume more temporary roles at this stage of her career. In 1963, she became the first black woman to play in a series of American theater when she was launchedSide is / west side.

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1968

Cicely Tyson and Miles Davis
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Tyson was married to the jazz iconMiles Davis from 1981 to 1988. Here they are together at the first ofThe heart is a solitary hunter In 1968, years before they told them, "I do".

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1972

Cicely Tyson in Sounder
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In 1972, Tyson played in the movieSounder, about a memeroplers during the Great Depression. Here she is on the game of the movie.

1973

Cicely Tyson 1973
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Here, Tyson ecstatic pose under a capitaus forSounder With his name on her in 1973. When this photo was taken, she had been named for the Oscar for a better sustainable actress, but the awards ceremony was still two weeks.

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1974

Cicely Tyson 1974 Emmys
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In 1974, Tyson won two Emmys forThe autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman. She won for the best main actress in a drama and an actress of the year for a special. (The last category existed for this year only.)

1978

Cicely Tyson in King
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Tyson playedCORETA SCOTT KING In the 1978 MinishersKing, next toPaul Winfield who playedMartin Luther King Jr.

1984

Cicely Tyson and Rosa Parks Posing with Award
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In 1984, Tyson presented civilian rights activistRosa Parks With the Eleanor Roosevelt Women of Courage of the Wonder Woman Foundation.

1989

Sidney Poitier and Cicely Tyson
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Tyson was photographed withSIDNEY POISTRY when they attended an American event of the Institute of Films in honor ofGrégoire Picle in 1989.

1994

Cicely Tyson 1994 Emmys
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In 1994, Tyson won his third emmée. This time, it was for an exceptional actress in support of a miniseries or special for his role inThe oldest living Confederate Widow tells everything.

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1997

Cicely Tyson Honored with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
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Tyson received his star on Hollywood's renowned promenade in 1997. She was joined by other actors.Laurence Fishburne,Angela Bassettand Winfield.

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2005

Cicely Tyson 2005
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Later in his career, Tyson frequently worked with director, writer and producerTyler Perry. In 2005, she played myrtle inJournal of a crazy black woman.

2009

Cicely Tyson 2009
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At age 84, Tyson walked the track for the heart of the collection of the Rouge Dresses of the Truth in 2009.

2013

Cicely Tyson 2013 Tonys
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In 2013, Tyson won the Tony Prize for the best main actress in a play forThe trip to Bountiful. Here she poses withPatina Miller, who won the price for a better lead actress in a musical forReinente apple, andBilly wear, who won for the best main actor in a musical forKinky boots.

2018

Cicely Tyson 2018
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In 2018, Tyson received an honorary Oscar, which was introduced by the directorAVA DUVERNAY .

2020

Cicely Tyson 2020
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One of the last Tyson times were photographed at an event on January 20 at the 25th television television induction ceremony.

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