Archive for January 28th, 2021

ACTRESS CICELY TYSON IS DEAD AT 96

25 Young Cicely Tyson ideas | cicely tyson, tyson, vintage black glamour       At 90, actress Cicely Tyson feels there's more work to do | Entertainment | phillytrib.com

Cicely Tyson, groundbreaking actress, dead at 96 | Fox News
Cicely Tyson (December 19, 1924 – January 28, 2021)

(Fox News) – Cicely Tyson, the groundbreaking Emmy and Tony
award-winning actress, has
died. The acting icon passed away
on Thursday afternoon. No cause or location was given.

Cicely Tyson on Roots, Grief and Strength - Video
Cicely Tyson holding a baby in a scene from the TV movie: Roots.

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COUNTRY SINGER HAS OFFICIALLY RETIRED

Kris Kristofferson, country singer-songwriter, actor, turns 83

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(Fox News) – Kris Kristofferson’s official departure from music was
subtly mentioned in a release shared with Fox News on Thursday,
which reads: “The legendary country singer/songwriter and actor
quietly retired in 2020, leaving his son John Kristofferson to lead
the family’s businesses.” The musician will turn 85 June 22.

 

Amazon.com: The Highwaymen - On the Road Again: Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings: Movies & TV

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY

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Space Shuttle Challenger Explodes - 1986 | Today In History | 28 Jan 17 - YouTube
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The Space Shuttle Challenger crew members gathered for an official portrait on November 11, 1985.

The space shuttle Challenger exploded 29 years ago today. Here's the speech Ronald Reagan gave that night | News | times-news.com

SPACE SHUTTLE CHALLENGER 1986 DISASTER OREGONIAN NEWSPAPER CHRISTA McAULIFFE | eBay

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