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Netizens, including cinematography fans, celebrities and media figures, took to Twitter on Thursday to pay tribute to Cicely Tyson, who died at the age of 96. > "With heavy heart,
the family of Miss Cicely Tyson announces her > peaceful transition this afternoon," manager Larry Thompson > revealed. Among those who mourned the death of one of
Hollywood's prominent black actors were showrunner Shonda Rhimes, actress and singer Zendaya and rapper Common, who were joined by journalists, media figures and fans who appreciated
Tyson's work. > I’m so sad to hear the news that trailblazing artist and cultural > icon Cicely Tyson has passed away today. While she may be gone, her > work and life will
continue to inspire millions for years to come. > God Bless. pic.twitter.com/vfvdmIMQxh > — COMMON (@common) January 29, 2021 > Cicely Tyson has passed. She led a pioneering career
in film, a > remarkable feat for an African American woman born 96 years ago. An > Emmy and Tony award winning actress, her career on screen and on > stage stretched an incredible
seven decades. We will miss you > dearly, Cicely. RIP. > — George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 29, 2021 Particularly, colleagues who worked with Tyson in the "How to Get Away
With Murder" TV show, including Oscar winner Viola Davis, Jack Falahee and Conrad Ricamora, weighed in to express their condolences. > I'm devastated. My heart is just broken. I
loved you so much!! You > were everything to me! You made me feel loved and seen and valued in > a world where there is still a cloak of invisibility for us dark > chocolate girls.
You gave me permission to dream... > https://t.co/7V7AFZtFLa pic.twitter.com/l2TLfM4weX > — Viola Davis (@violadavis) January 29, 2021 Tyson was married to iconic jazz trumpeter Miles
Davis from 1981-1988, and the musician featured her image on his classic 'Sorcerer' album.