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Civil rights activist Dick Gregory dead at 84

Dick Gregory Dead At 84
By Jared Leone, Cox Media Group National Content Desk
Aug 20, 2017

Noted comedian, actor and civil rights activist Dick Gregory has died at 84.

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His family confirmed the death Saturday through social media.

Gregory was hospitalized with a serious but stable condition, his son Christian said Thursday.

Gregory is survived by his wife Lillian and their 10 children.

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