Did Cicely Tyson raise her daughter?

When their daughter was 2, Tyson left Franklin, writing that while he was “a good man,” she “felt strongly” about her decision. The Oscar-nominated actress worked several jobs to make ends meet and raise her daughter, with the help of her mother.

Who is the father of Cicely Tyson’s daughter?

At the age of 18, Tyson married Kenneth Franklin on December 27, 1942. They had a daughter two months later, in February 1943.

What does Cicely mean?

Meaning:Blind; Blind of self beauty. Cicely as a girl’s name is pronounced SISS-a-lee. The English variant of Cecily.