Comedian, Activist, Author, Dick Gregory Dies at 84

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Comedian, Activist, Author, Lecturer and World Renown teacher Dick Gregory, 84,  died tonight surrounded by the members of his family, including his wife, Lillian. Originally posted August 21, 2017

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He was resting comfortably at the Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington D.C. after a week which started last Saturday when he was admitted interrupting a tour on the east coast near his home in D.C.

The family has asked for privacy tonight but will have a full statement about arrangements for Gregory by tomorrow morning.