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\"And allowing us to be lifted by the light of your illustrious life,\" Winfrey added.

Tyson joins Rita Moreno and Carol Burnett, who have also received Peabody career achievement awards.

This announcement comes after the organization decided to cancel the 2020 edition of its awards ceremony due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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