"Lewis spent the last eight years of his life battling cancer with the same indomitable energy he brought to his lifelong work: the unending struggle for justice and dignity for every human life."
"He was talking about the widows and he was talking about industrial disease and how we had to fight it. And my grandmother said, nobody has ever spoken up for us before."
"He really tore apart the politics that was about the hit for the afternoon, the spin. He spoke from that moral root that we all have to be better."
Stephen Lewis, a prominent Canadian activist and former leader of the Ontario NDP, passed away after an eight-year battle with cancer. His family noted his relentless energy in advocating for justice and dignity for all. Colleagues and former politicians, like Charlie Angus, recalled how Lewis's speeches inspired them to recognize the importance of serving those without a voice. Angus emphasized Lewis's moral determination and eloquence, highlighting his commitment to urging others to strive for betterment in society. Lewis's death coincided with his son's recent election as leader of the federal NDP.
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