The third and youngest of the Civil Rights icon’s four children, he was in charge of the family’s estate.
Dexter King, the youngest son of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and Coretta Scott King, has died after a battle with prostate cancer, The King Center announced on Monday (Jan. 22). King, 62, passed away at his home in California, according to reports.“
He transitioned peacefully in his sleep at home with me in Malibu,” said wife, Leah Weber King, WSB reported. “He gave it everything and battled this terrible disease until the end. As with all the challenges in his life, he faced this hurdle with bravery and might.”
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Monday, January 22nd 2024 at 7:08PM
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