Civil Rights Activist and Comedian Dick Gregory Dead at 84
Dick Gregory -- comedian, actor, writer and famed civil right activist -- died Saturday night in Washington D.C. ... according to a statement from his family.
Gregory began his career as a comedian while serving in the the military in the '50s, and went on to be a prominent figure during the Civil Rights Movement in the '60s ... which his comedy and political satire reflected.
Dick was also a writer known for the documentary "Joe Louis: America's Hero... Betrayed." Comedy Central named him #82 on the all time list of greatest stand-up comedians.
The comedic and civil rights legend was recently hospitalized for an unknown but serious condition. According to his rep, he died from heart failure.
Dick was 84.
RIP
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