He was known by many as “The Funniest Man in America” in the 1980s.
Known by many as “The Funniest Man in America” in the 1980s, Gregory died from cardiac complications.
“James’ three nieces who referred to him as “Uncle Bubba,” Martha Anne, Mary Jane, and Candie, along with their families, were instrumental in caring for him through his last days and weeks. The family asks for privacy at this time,” it adds. Popular in southeastern part of the U.S., the comedic icon started out working comedy clubs, and later, theaters, especially in smaller towns near major cities.
“The way I see it, you’re not just my audience. You’re my customers,” he wrote in his forthcoming autobiography.
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