How Did Alcee Hastings Die?
According to his chief of staff, Lale M. Morrison, Democratic Rep. Alcee Hastings, a civil rights leader and the longest-serving member of Florida's congressional delegation, has died at the age of 84.
He revealed in January 2019 that he was being treated for pancreatic cancer and that he intended to stay in Congress during the treatment, calling it "a war worth fighting." The South Florida Sun-Sentinel broke the news of his death on Tuesday.
Death Cause- Pancreatic Cancer (Death Date: April 6, 2021)
Who Was Alcee Hastings?
Alcee Lamar Hastings was a politician and judge in the United States. He was born on September 5, 1936, in Altamonte Springs, Florida, U.S.
Tributes
We mourn the loss of Congressman Alcee Hastings, an influential political leader who represented the people of his native state of Florida and was a fierce civil rights activist. We thank Alcee Hastings for his commitment to his communities and desire to better understand others. pic.twitter.com/pfge0VqL4N
— Smithsonian NMAAHC (@NMAAHC) April 6, 2021
A howling voice for the voiceless, Rep. Alcee Hastings bravely stood up to bullies and fought against racial injustice. He will be dearly missed. Rest in power! 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/ZP2FyU0NKX
— Ben Crump (@AttorneyCrump) April 6, 2021
The Congressional Black Caucus is heartbroken and mourns the loss of our colleague and brother Congressman Alcee Hastings, a fearless fighter for his District and a leading voice in the fight for civil and voting rights. pic.twitter.com/GvGLJXNV9p
— The Black Caucus (@TheBlackCaucus) April 6, 2021
Florida has lost a true public servant in Congressman Alcee Hastings. Aside from his rhetorical genius, I’ll miss our unfiltered conversations, his particular history of a state we both love, and his ability to inspire others. I miss you already dear friend. Rest in power ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/8gEDEVpyBV
— Andrew Gillum (@AndrewGillum) April 6, 2021
U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings served his constituents as a civil rights attorney, judge, and Dean of our Congressional delegation. He changed the face of politics in FL and brought passion & unwavering dedication to the fight for justice. We are forever grateful for a life well lived. pic.twitter.com/K9mMhAYwrw
— Rep. Val Demings (@RepValDemings) April 6, 2021
Rep. Alcee Hastings has departed us for that great assembly in Heaven.
— Hakeem Jeffries (@RepJeffries) April 6, 2021
He taught me a lot about public service and life.
Rep. Hastings loved the people he served and championed the plight of the least, the lost and the left behind.
May he forever Rest in Power 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾. pic.twitter.com/011pgC4nhF