The civil rights activist died in July 2020 at the age of 80. But was John Lewis married? Let's take a look at his spouse and family.
Inspired by the non violent protests of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., activist John Lewis performed a key function in the civil rights movement and its efforts to end legalized racial segregation in the U.S. The Georgia resident endured his struggle for racial equality whilst serving in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1987 until his demise in 2020.
John had announced in December 2019 that he were identified with level Four pancreatic cancer — on the other hand, following a six-month fight, the Democratic baby-kisser died on July 17, 2020, at the age of 80.
"It is with inconsolable grief and enduring sadness that we announce the passing of U.S. Rep. John Lewis," his family stated in a commentary, in keeping with CNN. "He was honored and respected as the conscience of the US Congress and an icon of American history, but we knew him as a loving father and brother."
The observation endured, "He was a stalwart champion in the on-going struggle to demand respect for the dignity and worth of every human being. He dedicated his entire life to non-violent activism and was an outspoken advocate in the struggle for equal justice in America. He will be deeply missed."
Naturally, other people have various lingering questions about Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient and his legacy in the wake of his demise. Let's take a more in-depth glance at the family John has left at the back of, as well as the lady he married, who left this world ahead of him.
(*80*) John Lewis married?
Although John wasn't married at the time of his dying in July 2020, the civil rights leader was married to Lillian Miles Lewis from 1968 until she died at the age of 73 in 2012. Her specific explanation for dying wasn't publicly shared at the time.
Lillian had suffered with well being problems for a long time leading up to her loss of life, but reportedly she did not need her sickness to overshadow the work of her husband. “She’d kind of get on him about telling people she was ill," Lillian's friend, Xernona Clayton, told AJC in in 2013. "She didn’t need that to be the center of attention. She wanted him to do his paintings.”
At Lillian's funeral, Xernona spoke about how fiercely her buddy supported her husband.
“She immersed herself deeply into the entirety he wanted to do. She gave her talent, her power, her suggest and her fundraising ability to satisfy John’s wishes," Xernona stated, in line with WABE. "Lillian was a piece horse no longer a show horse.”
May mrs. Lillian Miles Lewis rest in peace :( pic.twitter.com/MtshUn1y
— Nikki Morgan (@NikkiMorgan20) January 1, 2013 Source: TwitterDid John Lewis have kids?
John Lewis and his spouse Lillian had one son together. They adopted John Miles Lewis in 1976 when he was 2 months previous — and John Lewis reportedly stated he fell in love with his son the second he first saw him.
In 2004, John Miles — who was a hip-hop artist at the time — advised The Washington Post that a career in politics like his father could really well be a possibility.
"If I ever did run, I would be about 35 or 40 or something like that," he advised the e-newsletter. "I haven't ruled it out."
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