He received a liver transplant in 2001.
“His fight against government, discrimination, prejudice and big Pharma helped save millions of lives.
His fight changed the health care system as we know it.

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I admired him above all others.
He deserved the Medal of Freedom.
I loved working with him, his passion.
I eventually even came to love our fights.”
“But we got it made.
He cried when he saw the first cut.
“We lost a wonderful man and artist today.
I will miss you.
The world will miss you.”
“Rest in power to our fighter Larry Kramer,” a tweet reads from Act Up.
“Your rage helped inspire a movement.
We will keep honoring your name and spirit with action.
In the spirit of ACT UP, join us and chant this (three times).
#ACTUPFightbackENDAIDS #ACTUPFightbackENDAIDS #ACTUPFightbackENDAIDS.”