Oprah Winfrey recalls speaking to John Lewis a week before he died

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"Last week when there were false rumors of Congressman John Lewis’ passing, Gayle (King)  and I called and were able to speak with him. He sounded weak but was surprisingly more alert than we expected," Oprah tweeted of the Civil Rights icon, who died Friday of pancreatic cancer, accompanied by a video of their final conversation. Winfrey added: "I had a final chance to tell him what I’ve said every time I’ve been in his presence: 'Thank you for your courage leading the fight for Freedom. My life as it is would not have been possible without you.' I know for sure he heard me. I felt good about that. He understood and was so gracious."