Paige Willis July 18th, 2020 - 1:49 PM
John Lewis passed away on July 17. Lewis was a civil rights leader and a politician, when he passed he was an active member of the House of Representatives. Lewis was 80 years old when he passed. Lewis, who was involved with the civil rights march in Selma, died from stage four pancreatic cancer that he said, “I have been in some kind of fight — for freedom, equality, basic human rights — for nearly my entire life,” when asked about his battle with cancer.
In the wake of Lewis’ death many artists have spoken out and shared their mourning. Ice Cube tweeted, “So much love, honor and respect for John Lewis. Although we never met, I’ve always admired your courage. Rest In Peace Mr. Lewis. We got it from here…”
So much love, honor and respect for John Lewis. Although we never met, I’ve always admired your courage. Rest In Peace Mr. Lewis. We got it from here… pic.twitter.com/jVrjHLKH1p
— Ice Cube (@icecube) July 18, 2020
Country artist Maren Morris shared, “Rest In Peace, John Lewis. Here’s to more “good trouble.”
Rest In Peace, John Lewis. Here’s to more “good trouble.” 🙌🏼 https://t.co/5tC3jGZNmy
— MAREN MORRIS (@MarenMorris) July 18, 2020
Another country artist, Brad Paisley, shares his gratitude towards Lewis by saying, “John Lewis sat at the Nashville @woolworthon5th lunch counter in Feb, 1960, and was arrested for it. And he never gave up the fight. I can’t imagine this world without his bravery or sacrifice. Rest In Peace.
The second photo from 2019 is the same @woolworthon5th, with my friend @thenashvilleiwishiknew David Ewing, where we’re able to have lunch together because of #johnlewis”
Paul McCartney made a proposition of renaming a famous landmark after Lewis stating, “Sad to hear the news that civil rights legend John Lewis died yesterday. He was such a great leader who fought with honesty and bravery for civil rights in America. Long may his memory remain in our hearts. How about renaming the famous Pettus Bridge…”
Sad to hear the news that civil rights legend John Lewis died yesterday. He was such a great leader who fought with honesty and bravery for civil rights in America. Long may his memory remain in our hearts. How about renaming the famous Pettus Bridge… pic.twitter.com/1iDVa1T2LI
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) July 18, 2020
Swizz beats left it sweet and simple with a tweet for John Lewis that read, “Sleep well King.”
Sleep well King 🙏🏽 #johnlewis 🖤 https://t.co/zR9jEaudlW
— SWIZZ BEATZ (@THEREALSWIZZZ) July 18, 2020
The iconic singer and actress Barbara Streisand said about Lewis, “THIS is a president,” and shared a full length statement on his passing.
THIS is a President! https://t.co/07ZZc01Dao
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) July 18, 2020
EL-P from Run The Jewels, says simply, “Thank You John Lewis.”
thank you John Lewis ❤️
— el-p (@therealelp) July 18, 2020
Jason Isbell decided to take the time to not only acknowledge Lewis’ death and recognize the incredible work that he has done, but everything he could have done if the situation was different. Isbell says, “Imagine what a man like John Lewis could’ve done for us all if he hadn’t needed to use his whole life to fight for something as simple as fairness.”
Imagine what a man like John Lewis could’ve done for us all if he hadn’t needed to use his whole life to fight for something as simple as fairness.
— Jason Isbell (@JasonIsbell) July 18, 2020
Saul Williams added to the stream of mourning tweets and posts sharing a quote that says, “The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society.”
“The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society.” https://t.co/9msNXPn3kX
— Saul Williams (@SaulWilliams) July 18, 2020
The band Evanescence shared a tweet from John Lewis’ official account and commented, “A few of the many wise words he left us with. Let them ring! RIP John Lewis.”
A few of the many wise words he left us with. Let them ring! RIP John Lewis. https://t.co/7vIHM7lrHi
— Evanescence (@evanescence) July 18, 2020
