Cicely Tyson

Cicely Louise Tyson (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021) was an American actress. She played Sipsey in the comedic-drama movie "Fried Green Tomatoes" (1991), and played Mamma Kay in the movie "The Haunting in Georgia" (2013). She also played Carrie Grace Battle in the television series "Sweet Justice".
Tyson was born in New York City. She died on January 28, 2021 in New York City at the age of 96.