Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Rep. Tom Lantos dies of cancer


Rep. Tom Lantos, the only Holocaust survivor elected to Congress and for 27 years a champion of human rights as representative for a district stretching from San Francisco's west side to San Carlos, died today of complications from esophageal cancer, his office said. He was 80.
Long time supporter of Tibet and human right, tibetans all over the world will miss his support for Tibet's cause.

BROADCASTTIBET.COM sends its heartfelt condolences to his berieved family.

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