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Viola Davis and Samuel L. Jackson lead celebrity tributes to late civil rights icon John Lewis, who has died aged 80

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John Lewis today, after his death yesterday at the age of 80.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi confirmed the news last night. Lewis had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer last December.The political figure was the was the youngest and last survivor of the Big Six civil rights activists, a group led by Martin Luther King Jr who were at the heart of the US Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s.Responding to the news, Oscar-winner Viola said on Twitter: ‘Rest in Heavenly peace Mr.

John Lewis.’The Suicide Squad actress added: ‘Thank you for your service, for your commitment to change and your courage. ‘You did great with your time on this earth. ‘”Goodnight sweet Prince.

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