MLK’s Youngest Son, Dexter Scott King, Passes Away After a Battle with Prostate Cancer
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The world bids farewell to Dexter Scott King, the illustrious son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, who succumbed to his battle with prostate cancer on Monday, January 22, 2024.
Dexter, 62, passed away at his California residence, leaving behind a legacy intricately intertwined with the echoes of his father’s indomitable spirit.
Dexter King, a namesake of the historic Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Alabama, witnessed the tragedy of his father’s assassination at the tender age of 7 in 1968. This moment in history served as a catalyst for Dexter’s lifelong commitment to safeguarding and shepherding his father’s profound legacy.
At the time of his passing, Dexter King held the position of Chairman at the King Center in Atlanta, a testament to his enduring commitment to the cause.
His influence reverberated not only within the family but also throughout the broader scope of civil rights history.
His influence reverberated not only within the family but also throughout the broader scope of civil rights history.
Sending Deepest Condolences Prayers and Love To The Family.
My deepest condolences 🙏🏾 Fly High 🕊 🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊🕊
This is very sad! Rest in peace, young man!