9/11 First Responder, NYPD Detective Luis Alvarez Has Died At 53
- 5 years ago
Former NYPD detective Luis Alvarez died in hospice Saturday at the age of 53, after a three-year battle with cancer.
Business Insider reports Alvarez's cancer was linked to his work searching in the toxic rubble for survivors and remains after 9/11.
Before his death, Alvarez appeared before Congress to push for health benefits for responders in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Business Insider reports Alvarez's cancer was linked to his work searching in the toxic rubble for survivors and remains after 9/11.
Before his death, Alvarez appeared before Congress to push for health benefits for responders in the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.