Former NYPD detective who led fight for Sept. 11 victims fund dies of cancer at 53

Luis Alvarez testifies at a hearing of a House Judiciary subcommittee as it considered permanent authorization for the Sept. 11 Victims Compensation Fund on June 11.

Alvarez appeared with former"Daily Show" host Jon Stewart earlier this month to plead with Congress to extend the compensation fund. Alvarez was admitted to a hospice in Rockville Centre on Long Island within a few days of his testimony.

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Luis Alvarez Dies: 9/11 Responder Who Appeared With Jon Stewart Before Congress Committee Was 53Luis Alvarez, a 9/11 responder who testified before Congress about the depleted Sept. 11 victims fund, has died at age 53. He passed away after a long battle with cancer, his family said on Saturda… A true American Hero. May he rest in peace His appearance. Man, these people sacrificed everything, only to be shit on. Good work senatemajldr Gonna kill any more heroes soon with your inaction?
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