Tyler Perry is pleading for the black community to take the threat of COVID-19 seriously following the passing of his longtime hairstylist.
The filmmaker announced the passing of Charles Gregory, who contracted the novel coronavirus, sending his condolences to Gregory’s family and using the tragedy to send an important message.
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It saddens me to think of him dying this way. My sincerest prayers are with his family.” He then turned his attention to the greater public. “While everyone can contract this virus it is black