"Dexter Scott King, Guardian of MLK's Legacy, Dies at 62"
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Dexter Scott King, son of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, passed away at the age of 62 after battling prostate cancer. He dedicated his life to advancing the civil rights legacy of his parents and served as chairman of the King Center in Atlanta. Dexter King, who was named after the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, where his father served as a pastor, was known for his activism and efforts to protect the King family's intellectual property. He is survived by his wife, older brother, younger sister, and teenage niece.
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- Dexter Scott King, son of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., dies of cancer at 62 The Associated Press
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- Civil rights icons, leaders honor Dexter Scott King as ‘guardian’ of family’s legacy WSB Atlanta
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