Clarice Taylor, The Cosby Show Actress Dies

Clarice Taylor, The Cosby Show Actress Dies - Clarice Taylor, who played Bill Cosby's mother on The Cosby Show and sesame street, died on Monday at age 93.  Clarice Taylor earned an Emmy nomination in 1986 for her recurring role as Dr. Cliff Huxtable's mother, Anna Huxtable, on the long-running show.

Clarice Taylor, The Cosby Show Actress Dies

A stage, radio, TV and film performer for over five decades, the star was a member of the New York stage group, the Negro Ensemble Company, and helped to pave the way for African-American actors in the early 1960s.

Clarice Taylor is survived by her two sons, William and James, and her five grandchildren. 
People reports that Clarice Taylor died of heart failure and was surrounded by her family. She is survived by two sons, William and James, and five grandchildren.