Anthony Gay
Anthony Gay's family remembers him as a fighter who wanted to make a difference and who was always smiling and happy around them, and his sister wants him remembered for his positivity and his advocacy. He spent 22 years in Illinois prisons, including time in solitary confinement, and after his release he advocated for limits on solitary confinement, and his family wants his name on proposed legislation on the issue. He was granted compassionate medical release from federal custody shortly before his 51st birthday, and he died of lung and liver cancer in a Missouri hospital on August 17, 2024. His family was able to be with him in his last two days.
Cause of death, as reported: Died of illness
Reported by: family or advocates in the summary's account (family or their lawyers).