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Stephen Lewis, former politician, social activist, dies at 88

Stephen Lewis, noted for his UN work and HIV/AIDS activism, died after battling cancer; his foundation raised over $200 million for African NGOs, his son leads federal NDP.

  • Stephen Lewis, the former leader of the Ontario NDP, passed away in Toronto on Tuesday at age 88.
  • Lewis spent decades fighting the HIV/AIDS epidemic with the United Nations and through his own foundation.
  • As of last year, Lewis' Stephen Lewis Foundation had raised more than $200 million for grassroots organizations fighting AIDS on the ground in Africa.
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OTTAWA — --- "Mr. Lewis was a tireless advocate for global justice, equity and human dignity. He leaves behind a legacy that will continue to inspire generations.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
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