Legendary Icon Cicely Tyson Dies at 96: "Her Power and Grace Will Be With Us Forever"

"Heartbreaking. I have been in the presence of Ms. Tyson many times, each time she was joyous and gorgeous. I've hugged her, knelt before her feet. I sang to her. When I did The Color Purple, she sent a book that told me to be proud of being a Black girl. This is a tough one. She's the example and I am honored to have met her. May she rest in perfect peace!!💕"