Books
Award-winning actress Cicely Tyson’s memoir “Just as I Am” was published two days before her death. Now it’s topping the bestseller lists.
Feb. 4, 2021
Television
Cicely Tyson, who died Thursday, had a prolific acting career. Here’s where to find some of her best TV and movie roles, from “Roots” to “The Help.”
Jan. 29, 2021
Entertainment & Arts
A look at Cicely Tyson through the years
Jan. 28, 2021
Music
Musician Lenny Kravitz pays tribute to his godmother Cicely Tyson, the trailblazing actress who died Thursday at age 96.
Feb. 1, 2021
Across decades, Cicely Tyson and Miles Davis were the epitome of a glamorous power couple. But behind the scenes, his drug abuse and philandering took its toll.
Movies
The late Cicely Tyson spoke to the L.A. Times throughout the years about her trailblazing legacy. Here are some of her wise words from our archives.
Cicely Tyson gets a touching video montage from one of her longtime collaborators, Tyler Perry, one of many honoring the actress’ profound legacy.
Tyson spent more than 60 years using her platform not only to garner awards but to challenge stereotypes about what it means to be a Black woman in America.
Jan. 30, 2021
Obituaries
Tyson’s career spanned seven decades with works such as “Sounder” and “The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman.”
Photos from a rehearsal of “The Trip to Bountiful” with Cicely Tyson, Vanessa Williams and Blair Underwood.
Sept. 20, 2014