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"MLK's Son Dexter Scott King Dies at 62"

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"MLK's Son Dexter Scott King Dies at 62"
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Dexter Scott King, son of Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away at the age of 62 after battling prostate cancer. He played a significant role in protecting his family's legacy and intellectual property, serving as the chairman of the King Center and president of the King Estate. Named after the Dexter Avenue Baptist Church where his father served, Dexter King dedicated his life to continuing his father's precedent. He is survived by his wife, Leah Weber.

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