Dick gregory
Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, – August 19, ) was an African- American comedian, civil rights activist, social critic, writer, conspiracy theorist.
21 Aug Famed Comedian Dick Gregory Dead at Celebrated comedian, writer and civil rights activist Dick Gregory died Saturday at the age of He did not provide a cause of death, though the family did say they would provide more details shortly.
Famed Comedian Dick Gregory Dead at 84
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Description:He was sharp, but could soften his edge too. Born in St Louis, Missouri, Gregory was raised, with his five siblings, by his mother, Lucille, who worked long hours at menial jobs to support them after they were deserted by their father, Presley. He began developing his comic skills to defuse bullies while working odd jobs to help his mother. A good student, he took up athletics because of the hot showers offered after practice. Gregory became a talented enough runner to get a scholarship to Southern Illinois University. Having been team captain and class president in high school, he found the small daily reminders of inequality at college an eye-opener.
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