Alcee Hastings dies at the age of 84.
The United State House of Representative, Alcee Hastings is dead.
The Florida congressman known as an advocate for minorities, a defender of Israel and a voice for gays, immigrants, women and the elderly, died at the age 84 years on Tuesday.
Recall that Hastings was impeached from a federal judgeship prior to his election.
Hastings death was confirmed by his chief of staff, Lale M. Morrison.
Hastings, a Democrat from the Fort Lauderdale area, announced two years ago that he had pancreatic cancer.
Hastings was known as an advocate for minorities, a defender of Israel and a voice for gays, immigrants, women and the elderly. He held senior posts on the House Rules Committee and the Helsinki Commission, which works with other countries on a variety of multinational issues.
“Congressman Hastings leaves behind a powerful legacy of activism and action on behalf of Floridians and all Americans. His leadership and friendship will be missed by his many friends in Congress,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said in a statement.
(AP)
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