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Rihanna, Mariah Carey Mourn Passing of True Legend Cicely Tyson
On 1/28/21 at 11:57 PM EST
Following the death of 96-year-old actress Cicely Tyson, celebrities, journalists, politicians and other famous figures on Twitter left messages of remembrance and thanks to mark her passing.
While her cause of death has not yet been revealed, she is remembered for her passion for civil rights and acting roles portraying strong Black women, including her Academy Award-nominated role in the 1972 film
Sounder, her supporting role in the 1991 film
Fried Green Tomatoes and in the 2011 film
The Help.
Short after Tyson s passing, singer Mariah Carey wrote, Honoring the life of the legendary Ms. Cicely Tyson, a queen who graced the world with her beauty, strength and talent. Grateful for her legacy and for the chance to read her unvarnished truth. Rest In Power.
Bestselling Author Eric Jerome Dickey Notable for His Writings on Black Contemporary Life, Dead at 59
Beloved author
Eric Jerome Dickey, most notable for his bestselling novels about contemporary Black life, including “Sister, Sister” and “Friends and Lovers,” has died. He was 59.
Emily Canders, Dickey’s publicist at Penguin Random House, told The Associated Press that the award-winning writer died after a long battle with cancer on Sunday, Jan. 3, in Los Angeles, California. Canders did not provide any further information regarding Dickey’s death besides listing four daughters among his survivors.
LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 29: Writer Eric Jerome Dickey poses at the 12th Annual L.A. Times Festival of Books on the U.C.L.A. campus on April 29, 2007 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)
John ‘Ecstacy’ Fletcher of Whodini Dead at 56
John ‘Ecstacy’ Fletcher of US rap group Whodini has died at age 56. A cause of death has not been announced.
Whodini had their first US dance hit in 1983 with ‘Magic Wand’ but despite numerous Dance Hits and R&B/Hip Hop chart placements never managed to crack the US Top 40.
‘Funky Beat’ in 1986 charted at no 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Whodini made six albums. The last was ‘Six’ in 1996.
Questlove of The Roots announced Ecstacy’s passing.
One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini. This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop. This is sad man. https://t.co/ZRSqI7555F
John ‘Ecstacy’ Fletcher of Whodini Dead at 56
John ‘Ecstacy’ Fletcher of US rap group Whodini has died at age 56. A cause of death has not been announced.
Whodini had their first US dance hit in 1983 with ‘Magic Wand’ but despite numerous Dance Hits and R&B/Hip Hop chart placements never managed to crack the US Top 40.
‘Funky Beat’ in 1986 charted at no 19 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop chart.
Whodini made six albums. The last was ‘Six’ in 1996.
Questlove of The Roots announced Ecstacy’s passing.
One Love to Ecstasy of the Legendary #Whodini. This man was legendary and a pivotal member of one of the most legendary groups in hip hop. This is sad man. https://t.co/ZRSqI7555F