Cicely Tyson, has acted in such book-based films as Odd Against Tomorrow, The Last Angry man, The Comedians, The Heart is a lonely Hunter, Sounder, A hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman, Fried Green Tomatoes, Because of Winn-Dixie, The Help, Alex Cross, Roots, Aftershock, A lesson before dying, and Last Flag Flying.
Here are some of tributes that are pouring in from social media:
Michelle Obama:
"What struck me every time I spent time with Cicely Tyson was not necessarily her star power—though that was evident enough—it was her humanity," tweeted Michelle Obama. "Just by walking into a room, she had this way of elevating everyone around her."
She added on Twitter: "She was the personification of beauty, grace, wisdom, and strength, carrying forward a flame that not only guided her for 96 pathbreaking years but lit the way for so many of us.
"I'll miss her dearly, but I smile knowing how many people she inspired, just like me, to walk a little taller, speak a little more freely, and live a little bit more like God intended."
Mariah Carey:
Mariah Carey echoed Obama's sentiments, honoring the "legendary" actress.
"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," she tweeted.
Rosanna Arquette:
"Cicely Tyson may you rest in power and dance with the angels," added actress Rosanna Arquette.
Rihanna:
"A true legend!! Rest in power Cicely Tyson."
Bernice King (daughter of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.):
"I will cherish you always, Lady Cicely. Thank you so much."
She added: "An elder...now an ancestor. What a vessel."
Zendaya:
"This one hurts, today we honor and celebrate the life of one of the greatest to ever do it. Thank you Cicely Tyson. Rest in great power."
Nicola Coughlan:
"Last year I was privileged to visit the set of How to Get Away With Murder in LA. I was lucky enough to watch Cicely Tyson film a scene and she was truly spellbinding. RIP to a true star."
Gayle King:
CBS' Gayle King did an interview with her just a few days ago (click HERE if you want to watch the interview about Cicely Tyson's first memoir). She said: "Thank you Cicely Tyson... for everything..."
Her memoir, "Just As I Am," was released Tuesday, January 26, 2021.
source material: variety.com
source material: newsweek.com