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.

Larry Kramer

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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.”