Cicely Tyson's daughter is named Joan Tyson [1]. Joan was born in February 1943 when Cicely was 18 years old [1]. Cicely married her first husband, Kenneth Franklin, in December 1942, and he is Joan's father [1]. However, Cicely and Kenneth had a turbulent marriage, and when Joan turned 2, Cicely took her daughter, left Kenneth, and filed for divorce [2]. Cicely finalized her divorce from Kenneth in 1956 and raised Joan alone while pursuing her acting career [2].

Relationship with Cicely Tyson:
Despite keeping Joan out of the public eye, Cicely Tyson had a strong relationship with her daughter [2]. When Cicely was starting her career in the entertainment industry, she worked multiple jobs to support Joan [2]. Cicely dreamed of giving Joan an education superior to her own [2]. However, there were a few years when Joan had to attend a boarding school far away from Cicely's home in New York City so that Cicely could focus on her career [2]. This decision was painful for Cicely, but she believed it was necessary [2]. In her memoir, Cicely expressed her regret that Joan felt her absence during those years but also acknowledged that she would not change her decision [2]. Despite the distance, Cicely and Joan remained close, and Cicely vowed to continue working on their relationship until her death [2].

Current status:
Joan Tyson has maintained a private life, following her mother's wishes [2]. She is not active on social media, and she did not release a public statement after Cicely Tyson's death [2]. It is likely that she attended Cicely's funeral, which took place in February 2021 [2].

Learn more:

1. Cicely Tyson Opened Up About Relationship with Daughter in ...
2. Cicely Tyson’s Daughter: Who Is Joan Tyson? - Hollywood Life
3. Everything We Know About Cicely Tyson's Daughter, Joan Tyson