With millions mourning the death of Civil Rights activist John Lewis, so too are many notable figures.

Indeed, it didn’t take long for an outpouring of emotion and appreciation to manifest following the announcement of passing aged 80.

Head below to see what the likes of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Ava DuVernay, and more had to say about the the Congressman and pioneer for equality.

 

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Not many of us get to live to see our own legacy play out in such a meaningful, remarkable way. John Lewis did. And thanks to him, we now all have our marching orders—to keep believing in the possibility of remaking this country we love until it lives up to its full promise.

A post shared by Barack Obama (@barackobama) on Jul 17, 2020 at 11:48pm PDT

Farewell, sir.

You did, indeed, fight the good fight and get into a lot of good trouble.

You served God and humanity well.
Thank you.
Take your rest. #JohnLewis pic.twitter.com/U1cPEwfCGO

— Be A King (@BerniceKing) July 18, 2020

John Lewis gave all he had to redeem America’s unmet promise of equality and justice for all, and to create a place for us to build a more perfect union together. In so doing he became the conscience of the nation.

— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) July 18, 2020

John Lewis was an icon who fought with every ounce of his being to advance the cause of civil rights for all Americans. I’m devastated for his family, friends, staff—and all those whose lives he touched.

My friend, thank you for showing the world what #GoodTrouble looks like. pic.twitter.com/cvG8nSJCW5

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) July 18, 2020

 

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Thank you King John Lewis for your lifetime of service for our community. We will finish what you started ON GOD! #GoodTrouble

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Thank you for your care and kindness, your advice and understanding. Will never forget what you taught me and what you challenged me to be. Better. Stronger. Bolder. Braver. God bless you, Ancestor John Robert Lewis of Troy, Alabama. Run into His arms.

A post shared by Ava DuVernay (@ava) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:17pm PDT

Rest in Heavenly peace Mr. John Lewis. Thank you for your service, for your committment to change and your courage. You did great with your time on this earth. “Goodnight sweet Prince. May flights of angels sing the to thy rest.” And…pour some blessings on us down here ????????❤️ pic.twitter.com/9ZBSnLYmMa

— Viola Davis (@violadavis) July 18, 2020

Oh how we will mourn your loss and yet strive to continue your fight for justice for us all! “We must never, ever give up! We must be brave,bold,courageous” John Lewis pic.twitter.com/bbxmQODmf1

— Angela Bassett (@ImAngelaBassett) July 18, 2020

We have lost an American hero. John Lewis guided us toward a more righteous world. He marched in Selma, he marched on Washington—he marched for us all. His life’s work shaped our history and his legacy inspires us to continue the march for racial equity and justice. pic.twitter.com/WqW11757Io

— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) July 18, 2020

Rest In Peace, John Lewis. pic.twitter.com/0ZB0FqnKQj

— The Daily Show (@TheDailyShow) July 18, 2020

 

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Not just good trouble. The absolute best. Rest In Power Sir. ????????????

A post shared by Kerry Washington (@kerrywashington) on Jul 17, 2020 at 9:12pm PDT

 

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The civil rights movement was based on faith. Many of us who were participants in this movement saw our involvement as an extension of our faith. We saw ourselves doing the work of the Almighty. Segregation and racial discrimination were not in keeping with our faith, so we had to do something.-John Lewis #RipJohnLewis ????????✊????❤️

A post shared by #PorshaWilliams (@porsha4real) on Jul 17, 2020 at 10:01pm PDT

God has welcomed @repjohnlewis home. Defender of justice. Champion of right. Our conscience, he was a griot of this modern age, one who saw its hatred but fought ever towards the light. And never once did he begrudge sharing its beauty. I loved him & will miss him. #JohnLewis pic.twitter.com/XNbiEsClQl

— Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams) July 18, 2020

Tonight is good a night as ever to check out @dawnporterm’s great documentary #GoodTrouble about the life of Rep. John Lewis which was recently released on Video On Demand and in theaters. Rest in power King ✊???????????? pic.twitter.com/t55B5q6hKE

— Matthew A. Cherry (@MatthewACherry) July 18, 2020

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‪Today we have lost a heroes' Hero.. Thank you God for John Lewis’s life of service. Let us continue to try to walk his walk of truth. Rest in Power. ‬

A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey) on Jul 18, 2020 at 3:02am PDT

May Lewis rest in power and peace.

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