Humanitarian Stephen Lewis speaks to students and staff at the high school in Mississauga bearing his name on Sept. 5, 2006.Tibor Kolley/The Globe and Mail
Stephen Lewis, the prominent Canadian humanitarian, died today at the age 88.
Mr. Lewis, the former leader of the Ontario NDP, spent decades fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the United Nations and through his own foundation.
He was in hospice after a battle with cancer, according to his sister, Janet Solberg, and died just days after his son, Avi, was elected leader of the federal NDP.
Late last year, however, Mr. Lewis was still protesting, still speaking out for injustice.
Stephen Lewis, former Ontario NDP leader and global AIDS advocate, dies at 88
During his life, Mr. Lewis saw power in grassroots groups and in grandmothers, wore his heart on his sleeve and was known for taking the time to talk about issues with Canadians he met.
The Globe and Mail is looking for Canadians who met Stephen Lewis over his many decades in the public eye, to send in their stories, share what they remember and what they learned or took away from those encounters.
Share your story in the form below, or send us an e-mail at audience@globeandmail.com.
Do you have any memories of meeting Stephen Lewis? Share your story
The Globe and Mail is looking for Canadians who met Stephen Lewis over his many decades of social justice work, to send in their stories, share what they remember, and what they learned or took away from those encounters. Share your story in the box below.