RIP Dick Gregory, who was as funny as he was courageous pic.twitter.com/2L3mrVrhzo

RIP Dick Gregory! Serious but that Shaq roast "Anytime someone compliments those beautiful alligator shoes you wearin and you barefooted" pic.twitter.com/wfH98Qyo38

"I never learned hate at home, or shame. I had to go to school for that." - Dick Gregory Thank you for educating us. Sleep well. pic.twitter.com/T2hlzDF6YN

one of my favorite dick gregory videos. pic.twitter.com/Hp0XIXIk1z

RIP to the legendary Dick Gregory! 😢 #UnapolegeticallyBlack pic.twitter.com/AwGHgAhegP

"A Klaner (KKK) is a cat who gets out of bed in the middle of the night and takes his sheet with him." - Dick Gregory. Rest in peace.

Next to Baldwin in 1969, Dick Gregory. pic.twitter.com/wUvBW4hDSK

Within minutes of Dick Gregory’s death Saturday, fans and fellow performers flocked to Twitter to pay tribute to the pioneer black comedian and civil rights activist. Here are some highlights.

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