Cicely Tyson

Cicely Tyson passed away at the age of 96.

Tyson's memoir, 'Just As I Am,' was published to critical acclaim.

Received an Honorary Academy Award for her extraordinary body of work.

Awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama.

Won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play for 'The Trip to Bountiful'.

Received Kennedy Center Honors.

Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Won an Emmy Award for her role in 'Sweet Justice'.

Divorced from Miles Davis.

Married jazz musician Miles Davis.

Won an Emmy Award for her performance in 'The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman'.

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role in 'Sounder'.

Starred in the film 'Sounder', a breakthrough role.

Appeared in the film 'The Heart Is a Lonely Hunter'.

Appeared in the film 'A Man Called Adam'.

Began her career as a fashion model after working as a typist.

Married Kenneth Franklin.

Born in Harlem, New York City.