NTAC Remembers a True Hero to the Transgender Community: Rep. Tom Lantos

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NTAC Remembers a True Hero to the Transgender Community: Rep. Tom Lantos

Published on Feb 12, 2008 - 8:06:30 AM
By: National Transgender Advocacy Coalition

Feb. 11, 2008 - The National Transgender Advocacy Coalition (NTAC) is saddened to report the passing of Rep. Tom Lantos on Monday (D-CA) from complications due to esophageal cancer. The longtime congressman from suburban San Francisco had recently announced he'd not seek re-election due to his illness. Rep. Lantos was 80.