RIP Dick Gregory: Celebrities Pay Homage To His Comedy and Contributions

Celebrities are using their social media to remember Gregory, the iconic satirist and civil rights activist

We Should All Take A Note From Dick Gregory's Unapologetic Activism

Linda Davidson

By Paula Rogo · Updated October 26, 2020

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As news of the passing of comedian and civil rights activist Dick Gregory spread Saturday evening and Sunday morning, many took to their social media to remember the giant of a man who spoke truth about humanity in his jokes.

Gregory died on Saturday at the age of 84.

From fellow comedians and actors to scientists and politicos, here is a sampling of those who took a moment to remember Gregory:

Ava Duvernay

https://twitter.com/ava/status/899093506869706753

Shonda Rhimes

A mighty activist and a genius comedian. @IAmDickGregory https://t.co/s3wTDSOPvH
— shonda rhimes (@shondarhimes) August 20, 2017

Chance the Rapper

RIP to the dude who always did right by his people, Mr. Dick Gregory. He made bravery, integrity and consciousness cool. And funny.
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) August 20, 2017

Neil deGrasse Tyson

Comedian Dick Gregory always told it like it is. Our laughter was fuel to fight for justice in an unjust world. RIP 1932-2017 pic.twitter.com/wpbdEkvny1
— Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) August 20, 2017

Amanda Seales

One of the greatest to ever do it. RIP Dick Gregory pic.twitter.com/q2HHBjWxpq
— Amanda Seales 🇬🇩✊🏾 (@amandaseales) August 20, 2017

Paul Mooney

https://twitter.com/PaulEalyMooney/status/899269123280175104

Cory Booker

Dick Gregory's unflinching honesty & courage, inspired us to fight, live, laugh & love despite it all. #RestInPower https://t.co/RQjmQBjob6
— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) August 20, 2017

Iyanla Vanzant

As the sun prepares to cover the moon Dick Gregory's teaching legacy & his spirit now covers the earth Prayers going up for the Gregory clan
— Iyanla Vanzant (@IyanlaVanzant) August 20, 2017

Roland Martin

BREAKING NEWS: Legendary comedian and activist @IAmDickGregory has died. He was 84. He was a true legend and barrier breaker.
— rolandsmartin (@rolandsmartin) August 20, 2017

Rev Jesse Jackson Sr.

He taught us how to laugh. He taught us how to fight.He taught us how to live.Dick Gregory was committed to justice.I miss him already. #RIP pic.twitter.com/3CfpM2O17D
— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) August 20, 2017

Cicely Tyson

Humanity has lost a Giant. RIP my dear friend #DickGregory -CT
— Cicely Tyson Just As I Am Fan Page (@IAmCicelyTyson) August 20, 2017

John Legend

Dick Gregory lived an amazing, revolutionary life. A groundbreaker in comedy and a voice for justice. RIP
— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 20, 2017

Whoopi Goldberg

https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/899109790454079488

DL Hughley

Heaven just got funnier RIP #DickGregory #TeamDl
— DL Hughley (@RealDLHughley) August 20, 2017

Rest in power!