Cicely Tyson
American actress (1924–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Cicely Louise Tyson (December 19, 1924[9][10] – January 28, 2021) was an American actress. She played Sipsey in the comedic-drama movie Fried Green Tomatoes (1991),[11] and played Mamma Kay in the movie The Haunting in Georgia (2013). She also played Carrie Grace Battle in the television series Sweet Justice.
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Cicely Tyson | |
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Born | (1924-12-19)December 19, 1924[5][lower-alpha 1] New York City, U.S. |
Died | January 28, 2021(2021-01-28) (aged 96) New York City, U.S. |
Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery (Bronx, New York) |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1948–2021 |
Notable work | |
Spouse(s) | Kenneth Franklin (m. 1942; div. 1956) |
Children | 1 |
Awards | Full list |
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Tyson was born in New York City.[12] She died on January 28, 2021 in New York City at the age of 96.[13]