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BREAKING NEWS JULY 18: PREVIOUS STORY FROM JULY 11: U.S. Rep. John Lewis’s chief of staff said there is no truth to posts on social media that he passed away today.“It’s only rumors,” Michael Collins told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “He is resting comfortably at home.”A blog that focuses on news about historically black colleges &amp; universities and U.S. Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina were among those who posted that Lewis had died.Adams deleted her post and , saying she had offered condolences based on an erroneous news report. HBCUBuzz deleted its posts and article, which many pointed to as the originator of the rumors. No Lewis sources are cited in the HBCUBuzz post.Lewis, 80, is undergoing treatment for advanced . As a result, he has used a proxy to cast votes in Congress and his public appearances have been very limited.Last month, he in Washington.Lewis is considered one of the last living leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Last week, a titled "Good Trouble" debuted nationally.Read more: Also: About the AuthorEditors' PicksThe LatestFeatured© 2022 The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. All Rights Reserved. By using this website, you accept the terms of our , , , and understand your options regarding .

BREAKING NEWS JULY 18: PREVIOUS STORY FROM JULY 11: U.S. Rep. John Lewis’s chief of staff said there is no truth to posts on social media that he passed away today.“It’s only rumors,” Michael Collins told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “He is resting comfortably at home.”A blog that focuses on news about historically black colleges &amp; universities and U.S. Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina were among those who posted that Lewis had died.Adams deleted her post and , saying she had offered condolences based on an erroneous news report. HBCUBuzz deleted its posts and article, which many...

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