A fighter and hero: Democratic MP Greva dies after the Battle of Cancer

His office, Raul Greajova, Di Ariz, died on Thursday morning at the age of 77.

The longest member of Congress in Arizona was diagnosed with lung cancer last spring, undergoing nearly a year of treatment. During his 22 -year -old work on Capitol Hill, Grevava defended environmental protection, public education and reproductive freedom.

The formerly born actor in Tuxon participated in the Presidency of the Progressive Assembly and Natural Resources in Congress, and sat in the Education and Manpower Committee. It was an audio opponent of attacks on the immigrant community in Arizona.

The reaction of the democratic elected officials in the Greva state to the news on Thursday with shock and sadness.

“Congress member Greajalva was not only my colleague, but my friend. As another Latin working in public service, I can say from the experience that he served as a role model for many young people across Grand Canyon,” Senator. Robin Galligo, D-Ariz said. , In a After to social media. “I pray for his family during this time of sadness, and I hope they will find comfort, knowing that his legacy will have long for generations.”

“I was destroyed to hear the death of my colleague Raul Gregoga. Yasamin Ansari, Dersez said, in a statement.

The Greva seat will remain vacant for at least six months under Arizona State Law Even primary and private elections can be held.