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In a career that spanned nearly seven decades, the legendary trailblazer broke stereotypes with her portrayals of strong black women on screen. Cicely Tyson’s career was iconic. In her long and successful acting career, she earned 11 Emmy nominations, among other awards. Her career was diverse, from her breakout role in Sounder (1972) to her…

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Longtime Hollywood actor Wilford Brimley died after being hospitalized in St. George, Utah, for a kidney ailment. He was 85 years old. Brimley, who was known for his round frame, thick mustache, and the face of Quaker Oats, began his acting career in the 1970s. His roles in films such as “Cocoon,” “Absence of Malice,”…

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Comedic legend Carl Reiner, best known for “The Dick Van Dyke Show” and “The 2000-Year-Old Man” has passed away at 98 years old. Reiner died from natural causes in his home in Beverly Hills. The news of his death was announced by his son, Director Rob Reiner on twitter. “Last night my dad passed away,”…

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Ken Osmond, who played the iconic role of Eddie Haskell on “Leave it to Beaver,” has passed away. The actor died May 19, 2020, in his home surrounded by family. His rep confirmed the news, and although no cause of death was announced, it was reported that the actor had been ill for some time.…

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