Politicians, celebrities mourn the death of civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis, who died at 80

• Many who knew Rep. John Lewis expressed their grief over the civil rights icon's death on Friday night. 
• Lewis revealed he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in December 2019.
• Many are sharing about Lewis's impactful career and legacy.
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Politicians and celebrities are mourning the death of Rep. John Lewis, a decorated civil rights icon and the last surviving speaker of the March on Washington.

Many are sharing about Lewis's impactful career and legacy. He had served in Congress since 1987. 

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