Tyler Perry will receive an honorary AARP award for uplifting communities and helping people “overcome various obstacles” through his foundation.
The organization announced Thursday that Perry will receive the honorary AARP Purpose Prize award during a virtual ceremony on Oct. 25.
The famed filmmaker-actor- philanthropist will be recognized for his work through The Perry Foundation.
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