I was clearly paying attention yet I never heard it other than when he was calling me.
Events were set in motion that ultimately proved to be too much.
A bifurcated thoracic aortic aneurysm ultimately was too big a blow.
For a lifetime, my father took all the hits, however, this hit was too much.
A life heavily sacrificed had ultimately taken its toll.
He added, From comedy to civil rights to a life dedicated to equality, he never waned.
A transformative blockbuster comedian who obliterated the color line.
He quickly realized that the inequities and travesties of life were no laughing matter.
Generations will delve into his sacrifice, comedic genius, focus and aptitude.
For now, we simply want to reflect on his Service and Grace.
Civil Rights, Womens Rights, Childrens Rights, Human Rights, Disabled Rights, Animal Rights.
Hopefully, now he may find some semblance of them both.
When I started, a black comic couldnt work a white nightclub.
And that started a whole new industry.
In the wake of Gregorys death, numerous celebrities paid tribute to his societal impact.
Always thought of Dick Gregory as a family member, even though Id never met him, RuPaul wrote.
He taught us how to laugh.
He taught us how to fight.He taught us how to live.
Dick Gregory was committed to justice.
I miss him already, wrote Rev.
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