The politician John Lewis passed away at age 80, respectable.
Biography - A Short Wiki
American politician and civil rights activist. He was elected as a democratic representative for the state of Georgia in 1987.
He participated in Freedom Rides to desegregate the South during the American Civil Rights movement.
He was chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee to end segregation.
How did John Lewis die?
Pancreatic Cancer caused John Lewis' death in 2020.
| Cause of death | Pancreatic Cancer |
|---|---|
| Age of death | 80 years |
| Profession | Politician |
| Birthday | February 21, 1940 |
| Death date | July 17, 2020 |
| Place of death | Atlanta, Georgia, United States |
| Place of burial | N/A |
Quotes
"Early on, I wrote a letter to the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. I was 17. I felt called, moved."
John Lewis
"We need someone who will stand up and speak up and speak out for the people who need help, for people who are being discriminated against. And it doesn't matter whether they are black or white, Latino, Asian or Native American, whether they are straight or gay, Muslim, Christian, or Jews."
John Lewis
"When I was 15 years old in 1955, I heard of Rosa Parks. I heard the words of Martin Luther King, Jr. on our radio."
John Lewis
"Dr. King was one of the most inspiring human beings I ever met. He was such a warm, compassionate, and loving human being."
John Lewis
"The scars and stains of racism are still deeply embedded in the American society."
John Lewis
