Thursday, January 28, 2021

R.I.P. Cicely Tyson


Legendary actress Cicely Tyson has died at age 96...

Cicely Tyson's manager announced her passing,
"With heavy heart, the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her peaceful transition this afternoon. At this time, please allow the family their privacy,"

22 comments:

Unknown said...

RIP Ms Tyson! You lived a long beautiful life. May The Most High rest your soul

Monique said...

OH NO!! I remember her in Miss.Jane Pittman

Anonymous said...

Rest Well beautiful ICON. You did well here.

Anonymous said...

January isn't even over and 2021 already shaping up to be just as trash as the year before.

RIP Ms. Tyson. And thank you.

Alma's Daughter said...

She was fly in her 90s. Loved her for so many reasons. Lucky to have had her in our lifetime.

chevychick said...

Were losing everybody, sadly though, there's no one to pass the baton to!

anonymous said...

You fought the good fight, your work here on earth is done. It's time for you to take your much deserved rest.

Anonymous said...

96 years of elegant consistancy..take notes ladies. RIP Miss Tyson.

Anonymous said...

Damn I had to surf the web to see if it was true. I am so sorry to hear that! We were just talking about Cicley Tyson about 2 days ago how old she was and how good she looked for her age! She will be missed RIP and condolences to the family. She is one of the greatest actresses that walked this earth!

chevychick said...

Goodbye Queen!

Anonymous said...

American Masters on PBS just did a tribute to the old school Black actresses. Her and Pam grier were the only ones featured that were still alive when it aired last week. So glad for positive contribution to the culture. Rest easy ��

Anonymous said...

This is tearing me apart... Cicely had that sophistication, elegance and Grace in which we all don't consume in today's society. We have had the best pleasure in of knowing her in our lifetime. Now we have this ignorance, narcissistic with evil wicked and false prophets. R.I.P. Cicely Tyson

Unknown said...

@9:33PM I saw that documentary too! It's a history lesson for all to check out. There are so many more that could've been on the program, i.e. Vonetta McGee, Rosalind Cash, Tamara Dobson, Ruby Dee....the list of wonderful Black actresses can go on and on!!

Anonymous said...

@10:15. Agreed. Before she retired from acting, I met vonetta and she was a true class act. There's a lot of underrated talent out there that the younger generation should know about. Hopefully the Grio channel won't go the way of Bounce and continue airing these old(er) movies.

Anonymous said...

This beautiful and talented woman is so an ancestor.

It hurts losing our great elders. So sad that this generation doesn't respect their elders. I'm so glad my parents raised me to have honor the elders that mean well. I'm not looking forward to growing old with Generation Z(ombie).

Alma's Daughter said...

Here’s a link to hear a recent interview of Ms. Tyson who’s memoir, JUST AS I AM, was released shortly before her passing. She discusses acting, her parent, the importance of her roles, and Miles Davis.

https://www.npr.org/2021/01/24/959608246/just-as-i-am-cicely-tyson-reflects-on-her-long-career-and-the-miles-davis-she-kn

Anonymous said...

True Icon! R.I.P Queen

R in NYC said...

Rest in Heavenly Peace Queen.

ms mac said...

Another great one passes on. I saw thet PBS documentary as well and was moved by all those beautiful queens on screen. Ms Tyson was like no other. She was always very intentional about the roles she chose and for that alone she deserves all of out respect.

Anonymous said...

The meaning of class. A true legend!

Anon said...

Definitely one of a kind.
No Black actress today can't touch her

Anonymous said...

She was one of the pioneers of BLM. When you look the words: Icon, Legendary, and Queen in Webster's Dictionary her picture should be there.