Impossible actor was offered the prestigious award - which "recognises and celebrates individuals whose unique artistic contributions?have shaped?our world" - but declined due to scheduling conflicts, ...

Vivian Ayers Allen, celebrated poet, playwright, and mother of Phylicia Rashad and Debbie Allen, has passed away at 102.

Vivian Ayers, the mother of Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, has died at the age of 102. Allen shared a heartfelt post about ...

Vivian Ayers, a Pulitzer-nominated poet and mother to Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, has died at 102. 'We will follow your ...

Vivian Ayers Allen, the mother of Hollywood stars Debbie Allen and Phylicia Rashad, passed away in Los Angeles, California, ...

News of the Pulitzer Prize-nominated poet’s death arrives two years after her family marked her milestone 100th birthday in ...

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