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Cicely Tyson's family plans public viewing on Feb. 15 for late Hollywood icon

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FILE - Cicely Tyson arrives at the 24th annual ELLE Women in Hollywood Awards at the Four Seasons Hotel Beverly Hills on Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, in Los Angeles. Tyson's family is planning a public viewing on Feb. 15 in New York City for the late Hollywood icon who passed away at the age of 96 back on Jan. 28. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Cicely Tyson
Posted at 11:31 AM, Feb 04, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-04 14:31:41-05

A public viewing for the late Cicely Tyson is planned for Feb. 15 in New York City.

Variety and USA Today reported that Tyson's family is scheduling the viewing at Abyssinian Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.

According to Variety, COVID-19 regulations will be in place, including social distancing, and those in attendance must wear masks.

USA Today reported that photographs would be prohibited.

Tyson, who passed away on Jan. 28 at the age of 96, won an Emmy for her supporting role in the "Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All." She was nominated for 17 Emmy's over her 40+ acting career.

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