Person in history
Dick Gregory
Dick Gregory, American comedian, author and activist (born 1932)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2017 · August 19
Their story
Who they were
Dick Gregory, American comedian, author and activist (born 1932)
Why this date
Dick Gregory appears on our August 19 calendar for 2017 as a death entry.
Sources
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Questions about Dick Gregory
When did Dick Gregory die?
August 19 2017.
Who else was born on this day?
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