peabay
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Post by peabay on Jan 29, 2021 0:45:22 GMT
Cicely Tyson
Such a staple from my childhood. Sounder, Roots, The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman...incredible actress, incredible life (married to Miles Davis - a significant musical figure for me).
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Post by msladibug on Jan 29, 2021 0:56:20 GMT
Oh wow.
That’s 3 this week.Larry King, Clovis Lechman, and now Cecile Tyson.
RIP
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Jan 29, 2021 0:56:22 GMT
Great loss. Her memory will last forever.
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Post by mollycoddle on Jan 29, 2021 0:59:25 GMT
What a talented actress. I loved The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.May she RIP
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Post by peasquared on Jan 29, 2021 1:05:44 GMT
 I was amazed at how great she looked for her age, when she was on How to Get Away with Murder. Such a cute little lady. As msladibug said, that's three. I hope that's it, we don't need to lose any more of these icons.
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Post by bc2ca on Jan 29, 2021 1:15:20 GMT
Gayle King just interviewed her the other day and I was looking forward to reading her new memoir. Cicely Tyson interview
She talks about Miles Davis being the love of her life, peabay. |
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Post by Sue on Jan 29, 2021 1:15:40 GMT
One of my favorites. May she rest in peace.
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Post by compeateropeator on Jan 29, 2021 1:25:44 GMT
Wow, I just saw Gayle King’s interview with her. She looked so good. She had so much grace and dignity. So very sad.
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Post by Olan on Jan 29, 2021 1:35:56 GMT
Awww 2021 is ramping up already. I forgot I pre-ordered her memoir and it got delivered yesterday😢 I’ll call the concierge and tell her she can open the package and keep the book.
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Post by peabay on Jan 29, 2021 2:20:05 GMT
Awww 2021 is ramping up already. I forgot I pre-ordered her memoir and it got delivered yesterday😢 I’ll call the concierge and tell her she can open the package and keep the book. I need to read it. My father was Miles Davis’ biggest fan. Literally obsessed with him so I grew up knowing every piece of music. I know he must not have been easy to be married to - and she had so many other aspects to her life as well. Should be a fascinating read. 96 - we should all be so lucky. |
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Post by inkedup on Jan 29, 2021 2:48:34 GMT
She was so incredibly talented.
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Post by hutchfan on Jan 29, 2021 4:19:48 GMT
My husband and I recently watched a movie she starred in and was discussing what a wonderful actress she was and her amazing career.
May she rest in peace, she will be missed in this world.
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Post by gramasue on Jan 29, 2021 13:57:07 GMT
Another amazing talent gone. We will remember her.
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Post by sasha on Jan 29, 2021 14:28:59 GMT
The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman was just such an incredible movie and her performance was so moving. Such a beautiful, gifted actress.
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Post by scrapmaven on Jan 29, 2021 16:43:44 GMT
She was a marvelous actress. It's sad that we're losing a great talent. May her memory be for a blessing to all who knew her.
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Post by elaine on Jan 29, 2021 17:05:57 GMT
😰 She was an amazing actress. May her memory be a blessing.
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Post by Dani-Mani on Jan 29, 2021 17:10:35 GMT
This made me cry last night. My non artsy parents made sure we grew up with such an appreciation for the arts, and I especially fell in love with theater.
She’s an absolute legend who changed things so much for blacks in the arts.
What a life well lived.
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Post by Olan on Jan 29, 2021 17:21:59 GMT
A good friend went to a performing arts school named after Cicely Tyson. She got accepted into thee best HBCU so Cicely Tyson called to congratulate her. When she finished babbling about her goals she said Ms. Tyson said “I’m glad you didn’t say you wanted to become famous cause you can shoot somebody and do that” 🤣😆🤣
What a life she must have had. I’m glad our community didn’t wait until she died before acknowledging her contributions. My friend said she would go to every graduation sometimes bringing other celebrities with her. She got her roses while she was still alive.
I bet a lot of people will be receiving her memoir this week too. What a classy way to go!
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Post by Julie W on Jan 29, 2021 17:27:25 GMT
What a loss. I know this is not her most famous role, but I just loved her in Because of Wynn Dixie.
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I was amazed at how great she looked for her age, when she was on How to Get Away with Murder. Such a cute little lady. 
