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New York rapper Nas is putting some respeck on late comedy legend Dick Gregory‘s name. The hip-hop veteran has come forward to speak on the comedian’s unexpected weekend death.
Nasty Nas went to Instagram Sunday (August 20) to salute Gregory’s life.
Late Saturday, reports surfaced about the 84-year-old entertainer’s death.
Comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory, who broke barriers in the 1960s and became one of the first African-Americans to perform comedy at white clubs, died Saturday. He was 84. (CNN)
Gregory’s son confirmed the tragic news with an official statement.
“It is with enormous sadness that the Gregory family confirms that their father, comedic legend and civil rights activist Mr. Dick Gregory departed this earth tonight in Washington, D.C.,” his son Christian Gregory said via a statement from his father’s rep. “The family appreciates the outpouring of support and love and respectfully asks for their privacy as they grieve during this very difficult time.” (The Hollywood Reporter)
Despite his age, Gregory had continued to tour the nation with live stand-up shows.
In later years, Gregory preached the virtues of prayer, non-violence, vegetarianism and raw food diets. He remained on the comedy circuit until this month, recently saying on social media that given the violence in Charlottesville, Va., “We have so much work still to be done.” (New York Post)
