Actress Cicely Tyson, who specialized in portraying strong black women caught in struggles during a 60-year career that earned her Emmy and Tony awards, died on Thursday at age 96, Hollywood publication Variety reported.
Tyson's most lauded performances came in historical works such as the 1972 movie "Sounder" for playing a Louisiana sharecropper's wife.


Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff
Filipino star Arci Muñoz heads to Dubai for 128th Independence Day celebration
Artists, tracklist for FIFA World Cup 2026 album revealed
