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Cicely Tyson

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Actor

Cicely Tyson

American actress (1924 to 2021)

Cicely Tyson was born on December 19, 1924 and died on January 28, 2021, aged 96.

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Born
December 19, 1924, The Bronx
Died
January 28, 2021
Zodiac sign
Sagittarius
Country
United States
Known as
Actor

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  • Cicely Tyson was born on a Friday.
  • Cicely Tyson would have turned 102 in 2026.
  • Half birthday: June 19. Birthstone: Turquoise, tanzanite and zircon.
  • Cicely Tyson belongs to Born before 1946, the stars born before the Baby Boom.

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When was Cicely Tyson born?

Cicely Tyson was born on December 19, 1924 and died on January 28, 2021, aged 96.

What is Cicely Tyson’s zodiac sign?

Sagittarius, born December 19.