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    CBS News‏Verified account @CBSNews 19 Aug 2017

    Legendary comedian and civil rights icon Dick Gregory has died, his family confirmed. He was 84 http://cbsn.ws/2wdfjxp pic.twitter.com/M5PYC8aYkf

    8:20 PM - 19 Aug 2017
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      2. Colleen Hamilton‏ @Colleen_ham1 19 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CBSNews

        Not holding my breath waiting for Trump to tweet praise of this legendary man. Of course, he might have no idea who Dick Gregory was.

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      2. Twin & her Hubby!‏ @CLE_SHONUFF 19 Aug 2017
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        RIP, DG! DG: I'd like to order. Waitress: Boy, we don't serve coloreds in here. DG: I don't eat Black folks! Just bring me a whole chicken!

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      3. Twin & her Hubby!‏ @CLE_SHONUFF 19 Aug 2017
        Replying to @CLE_SHONUFF @CBSNews

        That's a famous joke of his from his days during the Civil Rights era! Going to miss him! Rest In Power, bruh!

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      2. kepela‏ @kepela 19 Aug 2017
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        I was fortunate enough to see him on stage, and purchased his book. He made a difference.

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      1. emmanuel‏ @emmanuel3578265 19 Aug 2017
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        R.I.P

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      1. South African 🇿🇦 🇿🇦‏ @Mzanzi2018 19 Aug 2017
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        What a tremendous loss at a time that Blk Americans need strong activist like Mr Gregory RIP jobwell done God bless n comfort his family❤️🙏🏾

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      2. Peter McConeghy‏ @petersthoughts 19 Aug 2017
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        He was a bigot and a Racist

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      3. Ahnuh‏ @lovelylady0807 20 Aug 2017
        Replying to @petersthoughts @CBSNews @WineLassValeri

        That be you. One who speaks up for those who cannot is not a racist.

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      1. #Protect#9!!!  ⚜ 🖤 💛 🏈 🏆‏ @ctfromshawnee 20 Aug 2017
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        😔

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      1. UFg8orZ_727‏ @FloridaG8orZ 20 Aug 2017
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        RIP Dick Gregory. You were a real hero to many. When they needed a laugh you made them laugh. When they needed a voice you were loud.

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      1. Charlie P Currence‏ @HookShotCharlie 20 Aug 2017
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        Brave, Courageous share his knowledge and still made us laugh ...as few could and will ever do.

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      1. Tracy Tisdale‏ @tjtisdale 20 Aug 2017
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        He left a long, rich legacy for generations. Rest in heaven sir.

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      1. john madden‏ @Jmadden98John 19 Aug 2017
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        R.I.P Army, Special Services , Dick Gregorypic.twitter.com/SGmW9HXSnY

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      1. J. Edward Griffin‏ @jcextra 19 Aug 2017
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        This man was a comedy genius and was celebrated and known in the comedy world for his honesty and amazing wisdom that lead a movement. R.I.P

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      1. Big AL‏ @BigAL28622978 19 Aug 2017
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        RIP My Brother. Thank you for telling us The Truth

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      1. Megan K De Graaf‏ @megbabyrn 19 Aug 2017
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        What an amazing iconic gentleman, RIP! My prayers with family and friends 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

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      1. Ed Foster‏ @questioning1 19 Aug 2017
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        Truly sad event IMO.

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