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Dexter Scott King, Son of MLK Who Devoted His Work to Preserving His Parents’ Legacy, Dies at 62

HeadlineJan 23, 2024

Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, has died of prostate cancer at 62. He served as chair of The King Center, where he dedicated his life’s work to preserving and sharing the legacy of his parents, inspiring young people to continue working toward justice and equality.

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