In Memoriam
In Memoriam : Dick Gregory, comedian, actor, activist dies at 84
Comedian, actor, and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who hit racism head on through his sharp and satirical style of comedy, has died. He was 84.

Comedian Dick Gregory, who hit racism head on through his sharp and satirical style of comedy, and was equally well-known for his civil rights activism, has died.
He was 84.
Death details on Dick Gregory
Gregory’s family confirmed his death with a post on Instagram.
“It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory family confirms that their father, comedic legend and civil rights activist Mr. Dick Gregory departed this earth tonight in Washington, DC.,” his son Christian Gregory wrote.
His life
Born and raised in St. Louis in 1932, the former Southern Illinois University track star would become known as a comedian, author, lecturer, activist, who marched and used his voice to raise awareness on racism, police brutality, to world famine.
Gregory rose to fame in the 1960s and 70s as a comedian unafraid to tackle race relations issue in his act.
He’s widely known as the first black comic to perform in front of white audiences and scored what would become his big break in 1961 when Hugh Hefner hired him to work at the Chicago Playboy Club.
His son left a touching tribute to his father on Instagram:
“I was probably 25-years-old before I realized my father called many people champ. I was clearly paying attention yet I never heard it other than when he was calling me. One of his finest gifts was the ability to make you sit up and pay attention.”
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