Lewis was the son of sharecroppers who survived a brutal beating by police during a landmark 1965 march in Selma, Alabama. He ultimately became a towering figure of the civil rights movement and a longtime US congressman.
Here are some of the people who made statements honoring Lewis:
Bernice King
"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, " King tweeted.
Martin Luther King III
"John Lewis was an American treasure. He gave a voice to the voiceless, and he reminded each of us that the most powerful nonviolent tool is the vote. Our hearts feel empty without our friend, but we find comfort knowing that he is free at last," King tweeted.
Former Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed
"Thank you for it all, Congressman John Lewis. You will be remembered beyond all of the tomorrows. Another one of our Great Men has left us. God's covering to you and your loved ones. #RestInPeaceJohnLewis," Reed tweeted.
Stacey Abrams
"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," Abrams tweeted.
"We are deeply saddened by the passing of John Lewis. His life-long mission for justice, equality and freedom left a permanent impression on our nation and world. The NAACP extends our sincerest condolences to his family, and we send prayers of comfort and strength to all."
Washington, DC Mayor Muriel Bowser
"In this moment, it is difficult and heartbreaking to comprehend a world without John Lewis," Bowser said in a series of tweets.
"We knew John Lewis as the conscience of Congress, but often, he felt more like the conscience of our nation, the conscience of a generations-long movement to deliver on the promise of equal justice and equal opportunity. Now, our appreciation for his life will be demonstrated in the work we do to build on his legacy. So we remember what the Congressman taught us: that we have a moral obligation, a mission, and a mandate to do our part. For decades, the Congressman did his part and more."
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
"Rep. John Lewis was a titan of the civil rights movement whose goodness, faith and bravery transformed our nation. Every day of his life was dedicated to bringing freedom and justice to all," Pelosi tweeted. "John Lewis's memory moves us all to, in the face of injustice, make "good trouble, necessary trouble." May it be a comfort to his son John-Miles & his entire family that so many mourn their loss at this sad time."
Sen. Kamala Harris
"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
