Dexter Scott King, MLK Jr.’s Son, Passes Away at 62
OAN’s Elizabeth Volberding
4:52 PM – Monday, January 22, 2024
Dexter Scott King, Martin Luther King Jr.’s youngest son, has passed away at the age of 62 after a courageous battle with prostate cancer.
According to statements from his family and the King Center, Dexter Scott King, the son of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., passed away on Monday at the age of 62.
Dexter’s wife, Leah Weber King, said in a statement that he passed away peacefully while resting.
“He transitioned peacefully in his sleep at home with me in Malibu,” Leah said in a statement from the King Center. “He gave it everything and battled this terrible disease until the end. As with all the challenges in his life, he faced this hurdle with bravery and might.”
Additionally, Dexter’s older brother, Martin Luther King III, expressed his condolences.
“I am deeply saddened to share that my brother, Dexter Scott King, has passed away. The sudden shock is devastating,” he said. “It is hard to have the right words at a moment like this. Please keep the entire King family in your prayers, and in particular Dexter’s wife, Leah Weber.”
During his life, Dexter was an activist and worked as a chairman of the King Center. He also served as the president of the King Estate, according to the King Center. Additionally, Dexter played an acting role where he impersonated his father in the biographical film The Rosa Parks Story.
The King Center advocates for promoting the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, supporting nonviolent social change and social justice.
Dexter’s sister, Bernice King, who is CEO of the King Center, expressed her deep sadness regarding her brother’s death.
“Words cannot express the heartbreak I feel from losing another sibling. I’m praying for strength to get through this very difficult time,” Bernice said.
The National Action Network’s president and founder, Rev. Al Sharpton, expressed his sorrow over King’s passing.
“I was heartbroken to hear that Dexter King left us this morning, but I was comforted by the knowledge he is reunited with his parents and sister,” Sharpton stated. “Dexter was only seven when his hero, his role model, and, most importantly, his father was taken from us. He turned that pain into activism, however, and dedicated his life to advancing the dream Martin and Coretta Scott King had for their children, their grandchildren, and all the generations to come after.”
Andre Dickens, the mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, expressed solidarity with his community and the global community in mourning the passing of Dexter.
“His profound and unwavering love for his family positioned him as a guardian of his father and mother’s legacies,” Dickens said.
Dickens added that Dexter held a number of titles, being an actor, humanitarian, civil rights activist, and graduate of Morehouse College.
“However, above all, he was a devoted family man,” said Dickens, who also expressed his condolences to Dexter’s various survivors.
The third of the King family’s four children, Dexter, was only 7-years-old in 1968 when his father was killed. MLK jr. was previously a pastor at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, which is how Dexter got his name.
Yolanda King, the eldest child of the King family, passed away in 2007 after her mother Coretta Scott King passed away the year before in 2006.
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On Monday, January 22, 2024, Dexter Scott King, the youngest son of civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., passed away at the age of 62 after a brave fight against prostate cancer.
According to statements released by his family and the King Center, Dexter Scott King, son of Coretta Scott King and Martin Luther King Jr., passed away peacefully at the age of 62. His wife, Leah Weber King, expressed that he passed away while resting in their home in Malibu. She stated that he fought until the end, demonstrating great bravery and strength in facing this dreadful disease.
In the wake of Dexter’s passing, his older brother Martin Luther King III expressed deep sadness and asked for prayers for the entire King family, particularly Dexter’s wife Leah Weber.
Throughout his life, Dexter King was a dedicated activist and served as the chairman of the King Center. He also held the position of president of the King Estate. Additionally, Dexter played an important acting role in the biographical film “The Rosa Parks Story,” where he portrayed his father.
The King Center, an organization that advocates for the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and supports nonviolent social change and social justice, mourned the loss of Dexter. Bernice King, CEO of the King Center and Dexter’s sister, expressed her deep sadness and requested strength to cope with losing another sibling.
Rev. Al Sharpton, president and founder of the National Action Network, also expressed his sorrow over the passing of Dexter King, highlighting that he turned his pain into activism and dedicated his life to advancing the dreams of his parents.
The Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, Andre Dickens, extended his condolences to the community and the world, recognizing Dexter’s unwavering love for his family and their legacies. Dickens acknowledged Dexter’s various roles as an actor, humanitarian, civil rights activist, and graduate of Morehouse College, but emphasized that above all, he was a devoted family man.
Dexter Scott King was the third child of the King family, and he was only 7-years-old when his father was tragically killed in 1968. His name was a tribute to his father’s previous role as a pastor at Dexter Avenue Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama.
The passing of Dexter Scott King follows the deaths of his mother Coretta Scott King in 2006 and his sister Yolanda King in 2007. The King family has been deeply impacted by these losses, and the world mourns the passing of another member of this iconic family.
The King Center released a statement expressing their sadness over Dexter’s passing and encouraging people to continue the fight for justice and equality. The legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King lives on through their children and the ongoing efforts to create positive change in society.
The loss of Dexter Scott King is felt not only by his family but also by the global community that recognizes the profound impact of the King family’s contributions to civil rights and social justice. May Dexter Scott King rest in peace, knowing that his legacy will continue to inspire and guide future generations in the pursuit of equality and justice for all.
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