Hollywood shines a lot less brightly tonight, as it loses yet another one of its greats.
Pioneering actress Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96.
At this time, c’mon allow the family their privacy" (viaAssociated Press).
Cicely Tyson was born in New York City on December 19, 1924, and grew up in Harlem.
She was discovered by a fashion editor atEbonymagazine and began a career in modeling.
She was then drawn to acting and appeared in some off-Broadway shows.
Today she placed the last ornament, a Star, on top of the tree" (viaVariety).
