Cicely Tyson memorial draws Tyler Perry, the Clintons among attendees
A private memorial service was held at Harlemâs famed Abyssinian Baptist Church.
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Pallbearers carry the casket of pioneering Black actor Cicely Tyson from Harlem's famed Abyssinian Baptist Church to a hearse on Tuesday. [ TED SHAFFREY | AP ]
Published Feb. 16
NEW YORK â Tyler Perry and Bill and Hillary Clinton were among the attendees of a private memorial service for Cicely Tyson at Harlemâs famed Abyssinian Baptist Church.
Gospel singer Bebe Winans sang
Stand â a request from Tyson before her death â and a letter was read by rocker Lenny Kravitz, who was a close friend.