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Chicago lost a comedy legend this week—Tom Dreesen, the trailblazing actor and comedian who died at 86, rose from humble beginnings hustling to support his family to become America’s first interracial comedy duo with Tim Reid, a Tonight Show regular, Sinatra’s 13-year opening act, and a beloved TV and film presence. More than just laughs, his story is one of survival, resilience, and breaking barriers—through stand-up, memoirs, motivational speaking, and charity golf tournaments, Dreesen left an indelible mark on entertainment and beyond.

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