Rumors that Rep. John Lewis has died are false, spokesman says

ATLANTA — Rep. John Lewis has not died, despite rumors circulating on social media, according to our partners at the Atlanta-Journal Constitution and ajc.com.

“It’s only rumors,” Lewis’ chief of staff, Michael Collins, told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “He is resting comfortably at home.”

Channel 2 Anchor Jovita Moore also spoke to a spokesperson for Lewis, who said he “is fine.”

Rumors that the Atlanta civil rights leader had died exploded on Twitter Saturday afternoon. U.S. Rep. Alma Adams of North Carolina and a blog on historically black colleges & universities were among those who tweeted that Lewis had died.

Adams has since deleted the tweet and issued an apology.

Lewis, 80, is in treatment for advanced stage pancreatic cancer.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution contributed to this story.

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