Navarro College issued the following announcement on Feb. 24
Terry Fator is an American ventriloquist, impressionist, stand-up comedian, and singer. He developed an interest in ventriloquism from a young age, developing both this and a talent for singing. After initially performing with two bands, Fator eventually conducted solo performances, combining ventriloquism and singing with comedy. He gained national recognition for his talent when he won the second season of NBC's hit series, America’s Got Talent, which boosted his career.
Fator was awarded an honorary degree from Navarro College in 2018 and donated several performances benefitting the Navarro College Foundation.
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