Dick Gregory, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Dick Gregory

American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur

Date of Birth: 12-Oct-1932

Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Date of Death: 19-Aug-2017

Profession: writer, politician, entrepreneur, comedian, social activist, athletics competitor, social critic, autobiographer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

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Richard Claxton Gregory (October 24, 1930 – August 19, 2017) was an American comedian, civil rights activist, social critic, writer, conspiracy theorist, entrepreneur, and occasional actor.
During the turbulent 1960s, Gregory became a pioneer in stand-up comedy for his "no-holds-barred" sets, in which he mocked bigotry and racism.
He performed primarily to black audiences at segregated clubs until 1961, when he became the first black comedian to successfully cross over to white audiences, appearing on television and putting out comedy record albums.Gregory was at the forefront of political activism in the 1960s, when he protested the Vietnam War and racial injustice.
He was arrested multiple times and went on many hunger strikes.
He later became a speaker and author, primarily promoting spirituality.Gregory died of heart failure at a Washington, D.C., hospital at age 86 in August 2017.