The Rev. Calvin Butts, a well-respected and beloved leader in New York, and particularly Harlem, for more than 30 years, has died at the age of 73.
that his friend died from cancer, saying that “it’s hard for me to think of Harlem without him.” A leading voice, Butts was known for his community activism and hosting guests like Fidel Castro and former President Bill Clinton in his church. “His passing is a tremendous loss for our state,” New York Gov. Kathy Hochul tweeted. He also served as chairman for the non-profit Abyssinian Development Corp.
, helping make over a billion dollars for housing and commercial development for Harlem. “Rev. Butts was a major pillar in the Harlem community and is irreplaceable,” Rev. Al Sharpton said. “He was a dominant faith and academic leader for decades. We knew each other for more than 40 years, and while we did not always agree we always came back together.” He leaves behind his wife, three children and six grandchildren.
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Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts, leader of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church, dies at 73'He cared about his parishioners.' elijahwestbrook hears from the Harlem community as they learn about Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts' death.
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Rev. Calvin Butts, influential pillar of Harlem, dies at 73The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who welcomed generations of worshippers as well as political leaders from across the nation and around the world at Harlem’s landmark Abyssinian Baptist Church, has died at 73, the church says.
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Rev. Calvin Butts, influential pillar of Harlem, dies at 73The Rev. Calvin O. Butts III, who fought poverty and racism and skillfully navigated New York’s power structure as pastor of Harlem's historic Abyssinian Baptist Church, died Friday at age 73, the church announced. “The Butts Family and entire Abyssinian Baptist Church membership solicit your prayers for us in our bereavement,” the church said on its website. No cause of death was given.
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Rev. Dr. Calvin Butts dies at the age of 73Breaking: Beloved Reverend Dr. Calvin Butts dies at the age of 73, Abyssinian Baptist Church says
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Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III dies at age 73 - New York Amsterdam NewsSenior Pastor of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church, Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III has died. His passing was announced Friday on social media. He was 73.
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