U.S. Rep. John Lewis, the 78-year-old civil rights icon and veteran congressman from Georgia, was released from the hospital Sunday evening after his weekend admission for an undisclosed reason.
Lewis’ spokeswoman, Brenda Jones, said in an emailed statement that Lewis left the hospital a day after he was admitted for “routine observation.”
“All tests have been completed, and doctors have given him a clean bill of health,” Jones said in the statement. “He thanks everyone who shared their thoughts, prayers and concerns during his stay.”
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