The Oscar-nominated actress will be missed.

Cicely Tyson, a 95-year-old legend of acting known for her acclaimed roles in works like Sounder, Roots, and How to Get Away with Murder, has received a Peabody Award for Career Achievement. This award, according to the Peabodies, is reserved for "individuals whose work and commitment to broadcasting and digital media have left an indelible mark on the field and in American culture." Examining Tyson's work on and off-screen reveals her to be deserving of this award and thensome. Tyson was a regular presence during television's nascent Golden Age appearing in 23 different TV series …