Politicians who died on August 12

Take a focused look at the politicians who passed away on August 12. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 2015 Stephen Lewis

  Stephen Lewis is a Canadian politician, diplomat, and broadcaster, best known for his role as the Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and later as the United Nations Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa. [bio]