Dick Gregory
(1932-2017)
American activist
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Richard Claxton Gregory (October 12, 1932 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, civil rights and vegetarian activist. His writings were best sellers. Gregory became popular among the African-American communities in the southern United States with his "no-holds-barred" sets, poking fun at the bigotry and racism in the United States. In 1961 he became a staple in the comedy clubs, appeared on television, and released comedy record albums.
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Richard Claxton Gregory 12 October 1932 St. Louis, Missouri, USA
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19 August 2017 (aged 84) Washington, District of Columbia, USA
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| Zodiac | Libra |
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