Specter inspired those living with illness

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>>> funeral services set for tomorrow for former pennsylvania senator arlen specter , who died yesterday at the age of 82 after battling multiple health problems during his four decades of his life. the long-time senate chairman was involved in many high political fights. his career ending came in 2010 after he switched parties the year before, but he will long be remembered as an inspiration, for those who lived with illness, something we talked about back in 2005 .

>> you realize that you're something of a hero to a lot of people living with cancer?

>> i have no apologies for having lymphona, and i'll go right about doing my business.

>> the senator lost his long fight with cancer just yesterday, with vice president joe biden among the mourner juice and

Specter inspired those living with illness

NBC’s Brian Williams recounts a conversation with Sen. Arlen Specter from 2005. The former Pennsylvania senator died at 82 after battling multiple health problems.

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