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Update: Clarice Taylor Funeral Planned for Tuesday

Last week, we celebrated our favorite TV moms by remembering actress Clarice Taylor, best known for her work on "The Cosby Show." Today, funeral arrangements have been announced for Taylor as family and friends, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, plan to say their goodbyes...
Update: Clarice Taylor Funeral Planned for Tuesday
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By Derrick Bryson Taylor · Updated October 28, 2020
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Last week, we celebrated our favorite TV moms by remembering actress Clarice Taylor, best known for her work on “The Cosby Show.” Today, funeral arrangements have been announced for Taylor as family and friends, including the Rev. Al Sharpton, plan to say their goodbyes.

According to Eurweb, funeral services for the 93-year-old Buckingham County, Virginia native will be held on Tuesday, June 7th from 5-7 p.m. at Canaan Baptist Church in Harlem. Rev. Al Sharpton is expected to give Taylor’s eulogy.

Ahead of the family’s private service, fans can pay their respects to the actress during the public viewing from 12-4 p.m.

“We are humbled by the support and love we have received from far and wide in our time of loss. The family is grateful for the light and laughter our mother gave not only to us, but to the world…” said the Taylor family in a statement.

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