James Gregory dead at 78: Stand-up comedian - who dubbed himself 'The Funniest Man in America' -...

Known to his many fans since the 1980s as 'The Funniest Man in America', his family confirmed his death on Thursday, May 9, in a post on his official Facebook page.

In fact, Gregory has the distinction of being the first comedian to take the stage at the legendary Punchline club. He would eventually have the proud distinction of being the first member of his family to graduate from high school, which he diid all while working in a small grocery store since he was 11.

Known to his many fans since the 1980s as 'The Funniest Man in America', his family confirmed his death on Thursday, May 9, in a post on his official Facebook page

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