Trailblazing Hollywood star Cicely Tyson dies aged 96
Updated / Friday, 29 Jan 2021
09:36
Cicely Tyson: 1924 - 2021
Former US president Barack Obama has led tributes to actress Cicely Tyson, who he said "left a mark on the world that few will ever match" following her death at the age of 96.
Tyson was known for playing strong African American women over a glittering career spanning seven decades, and she is credited with shattering stereotypes and paving a path for the generations who came after her.
She won three Emmys, a SAG Award, a Tony and an honorary Academy Award, with acclaimed performances on the big and small screens, including roles in