Cyrus Langhorne
New York rapper Tony Yayo and Karrueche are paying their respects. The duo have lit up social media with words for late comedy icon Dick Gregory.
Both Yayo and Karrueche went to Instagram Sunday (August 20) to reflect on Gregory’s life.
After his death went viral, rap veteran Nas came forward to remember Dick.
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)
