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Dick Gregory
American comedian, social activist, social critic, writer, and entrepreneur (1932–2017)
Dick Gregory was born on October 12, 1932 in St. Louis, United States and died on August 19, 2017, aged 84.
Born
October 12, 1932
Dick Gregory died aged 84.
Died: August 19, 2017
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- St. Louis, United States
- Professions
- activist, politician, writer, autobiographer, social activist, entrepreneur, social critic, political activist, athletics competitor, comedian
- Citizenship
- United States
More about Dick Gregory
- Zodiac sign
- Libra
- Birth name
- Richard Claxton Gregory
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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- Internet Broadway Database
- lemonde.fr
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- IMDb
- SNAC
- BnF authorities
- Find a Grave
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Questions people ask
How old was Dick Gregory when they died?
Dick Gregory died aged 84.
When is Dick Gregory’s birthday?
Dick Gregory’s recorded birthday is October 12.
Where was Dick Gregory born?
Dick Gregory was born in St. Louis, United States.
What was Dick Gregory’s name at birth?
Dick Gregory’s recorded birth name is Richard Claxton Gregory.
When did Dick Gregory die?
Dick Gregory died on August 19, 2017.