Cicely Tyson, Towering Award-Winning Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at 96
Legendary performer Cicely Tyson has died at the age of 96. The Tony and Emmy winner most recently appeared on Broadway in a revival of The Gin Game opposite James Earl Jones in 2015. Variety reports that her death was confirmed by her manager Larry Thompson. "I have managed Miss Tyson's career for over 40 years, and each year was a privilege and blessing," he said in a statement. "Cicely thought of her n…