Posted on Sunday, August 20 2017 12:58:00 PM in POP NEWS by Chandra Meadows
The activist. The comedian. Dick Gregory.
The iconic man who gave us unapologetic truths, full belly laughs, and a real perspective on the state of black America. Dick Gregory and Paul Mooney were set to have a couple shows in Atlanta but Dick Gregory ended up in the hospital on August 12. Unfortunately, Mr. Dick Gregory never made it out. He passed away in Washington at age 84.
His son, Christian Gregory made an initial statement via social media saying:
"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," Christian Gregory wrote. "The family appreciates the outpouring of support and love and respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time. More details will be released over the next few days."
While anytime a life moves on from here, it can be a hard thing to cope with for those left behind, Dick Gregory’s life can still be celebrated even after life. Who he was and what we did will forever be nothing short of a classic. He was a legend simply because he was able to be himself. He spoke on subjects that were hard subjects to openly discuss, and he put his own comedic twists on them too. He gave us laughter and made truth his punchlines.
Dick Gregory will be missed.
Christian Gregory took to social media once again and shared his reflections on his father’s life and what happened leading up to his death.