Colleagues and friends of Raúl M. Grijalva are remembering the 12-term congressman from Arizona for his tireless efforts to protect the environment, advance tribal interests and fight for equality

Raul Grijalva, who has served as an Arizona representative to Congress since 2002, has died due to complications from cancer treatment, according to a statement his office released on March 13.

Tucson congressman Raúl Grijalva died Thursday after a battle with cancer. Aides announced the death of the 12-term Democrat, a leading voice among progressive Democrats since his election in 2002

Longtime Rep. Raul Grijalva, D-Ariz. passed away at 77 years old on Thursday after a battle with lung cancer. He was one of the longest-tenured members of Congress in the history of Arizona, serving for more than two decades.