Cicely Tyson — See Photos Of The Legendary Actress

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July 28, 2021 11:15AM EDT

See photos of the late award-winning actress Cicely Tyson, a legend both on and off-screen.

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Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson — Cicely Tyson was a true legend. The late actress made her big break in Hollywood in the 1972 film ‘Sounder’, which earned her Oscar and Golden Globe nominations. She later garnered two Emmy Awards foer her role in ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.’ Additional acting credits for Cicely included ‘The Help’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ the latter of which earned her five Emmy Award nominations.

Cicely was also named the Kennedy Center honoree in 2015, and in 2016, she was given the Presidential Medal of Freedom. She was also a proud mom to her daughter, who she gave birth to when she was 18. She never discussed her daughter until her memoir ‘Just As I Am,’ which was released days before Cicely died at age 96 in January 2021.

Here, Cicely Tyson poses Cicely Tyson poses for a portrait at the 25th Television Academy Hall of Fame in North Hollywood, Calif. on Jan. 28, 2020. To see more photos of Cicely, click through the gallery.

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Cicely Tyson in ‘Bustin Loose’

Cicely Tyson in ‘Bustin Loose’ — Cicely Tyson is puctured in the 1981 film ‘Bustin Loose’. Cicely starred in the comedy film with Richard Pyror, Robert Christian and George Coe.

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Cicely Tyson in ‘Sounder’

Cicely Tyson in ‘Sounder’ — Cicely Tyson pictured in the 1972 film ‘Sounder.’ Cicely played Rebecca Morgan in the film and earned an Oscar nomination for Best Actress at the 45th Academy Awards.

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Cicely Tyson at the 2003 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards ceremony

Cicely Tyson at the 2003 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards ceremony — Cicely Tyson acknowledges her family during her speech at the 2003 Ellis Island Family Heritage Awards ceremony held on Ellis Island, N.J. Cicely wore a white outfit for the event, which honored the actress.

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Cicely Tyson at the 2016 Black Girls Rock event

Cicely Tyson at the 2016 Black Girls Rock event — Cicely Tyson attends the Black Girls Rock event in New Jersey on April 1, 2016. Cicely brightened up the party with her colorful dress on the red carpet.

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