Dick Gregory’s Family to Hold Public Funeral March in Washington D.C. on September 16th

Two weeks ago, comedy legend and celebrated civil rights activist Dick Gregory passed away, prompting tributes and memorials throughout the comedy community. Gregory, who was 84 at the time of his passing, was a comedic force who was still performing gigs right up until his death. He was a fiercely opinionated, principled person who strove not only to entertain, but to educate, and his work had a profound effect on all who experienced it. To celebrate the impact that Gregory had on the world around him, his family has announced a memorial service that they hope will do him justice and provide adequate reverence for a man who touched the lives of so many.

The Celebration of Life for Dick Gregory will take place on Saturday, September 16th at 4pm at the City Of Praise Family Ministries, 8501 Jericho City Drive, Landover, MD.

The event will be open to the public, per an Instagram post by Gregory’s daughter, Ayanna:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BYl9fpyHX-B/?taken-by=imayannagregory

For more information on Gregory, be it about his life, his passing, or his newest book, published shortly before his death, click  here.

[H/T]  Comedy Hype

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Bill Tressler

Bill is a writer and comedy enthusiast from New York. An avid gamer and podcast fan, he strives to always toe the line between charming irreverence and grating honesty.
Bill Tressler
Bill Tressler
Bill is a writer and comedy enthusiast from New York. An avid gamer and podcast fan, he strives to always toe the line between charming irreverence and grating honesty.