Cicely Tyson's career spanned more than six decades before she passed away on Thursday at the age of 96, but her journey began in New York City.

First lady Betty Ford, chats with Emmy-award winning actress Cicely Tyson, right, as the two were among honored guests at a dinner held at the Birmingham Museum of Art in Birmingham, Ala., on ...

Part 2 of Cicely Tyson's interview on "Live with Kelly and Ryan" Kelly Ripa and Ryan Seacrest had the honor of interviewing legendary actress Cicely Tyson the day before her death at age 96.