American Indian activist Means says he has cancer
August 18, 2011 at 6:26 am in Grand Forks Herald
Russell Means, a former American Indian Movement activist who led the 1973 uprising at Wounded Knee, says he has inoperable throat cancer. The 71-year-old said doctors told him the cancer was too advanced for surgery. Means, who is also an actor known for his role in “The Last of the Mohicans,” said he would not have chosen surgery anyway because it would have meant the removal of his tongue and his ability to speak.
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Sad news. He seems to be at peace with the transition. I wish you well and hope that your inner strength will help you endure in the coming days.
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