'Funniest man in America' comedian James Gregory dies at 78 of cardiac arrest

Comedian James Gregory has died of cardiac arrest at 78 Comedy legend James Gregory has died after suffering a heart attack at the age of 78. The comedian’s death was confirmed on his official Facebook page – which has over a million followers – sparking an outpouring of grief from fans. The post read: ‘Today, with heavy hearts, we announce the passing of the Funniest Man in America, comedian James Gregory.

Gregory was known to his fans as ‘the Funniest Man in America’ Gregory was known for his Southern charm and wry sense of humour, travelling the United States throughout his long career and eventually earning the nickname ‘the Funniest Man in America.’ Gregory, who was born in 1946, was the first member of his family to graduate high school, rising from humble roots to eventually become a mainstay of the American comedy scene.

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