Rest in paradise to Cicely Tyson. What a full and beautiful life. I can only hope that I am blessed
Rest in paradise to Cicely Tyson. What a full and beautiful life. I can only hope that I am blessed to live half as beatifully as her. Tyson, who was known for playing strong Black leads and refusing to play roles that were demeaning to Black women, was nominated for an Oscar for her role as the sharecropper’s wife in Sounder and a Tony Award in 2013 at age 88. Tyson was also nominated for 2 Emmy awards. (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021) -- source link
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