Cicely Tyson was an American actress and model. In a career which spanned more than seven decades, she became known for her portrayal of strong African-American women.

How old was Cicely Tyson when he died?

Cicely Tyson, the stage, screen and television actress whose vivid portrayals of strong African-American women shattered racial stereotypes in the dramatic arts of the 1970s, propelling her to stardom and fame as an exemplar for civil rights, died on Thursday. She was 96.

How did Cicely Tyson die?

No cause of death was given. Her death triggered a wave of tributes from Hollywood and beyond. Barack Obama honoured civil rights activist Tyson with the highest civilian honour in the US, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, in 2016, and praised her on and off-screen legacy.