After Larry King and Cloris Leachman died earlier this week, it came as a shock to hear that legendary actress and pioneer Cicely Tyson died Thursday.
The Emmy and Tony Award-winner has been working in Hollywood for decades, starring in theater, film and television. She was 96 years old.
Besides being a celebrated actress, she was beloved by her peers, and celebrities have been sharing messages on social media filled with love and gratitude for Tyson.