Atlanta, GA – Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of the iconic civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away at the age of 62. The King Center, along with statements from his family, confirmed the sad news, revealing that Dexter succumbed to prostate cancer on Monday. Married to Leah Weber King since 2013, he was the third child of Dr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King. The legacy of the King family continues to leave a profound impact on civil rights history.
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