Ryan served as Attorney General from 1995 to 2003, and he's being remembered as a tireless advocate for the people of Illinois.
The three-time cancer survivor dealt with personal tragedy while in the public eye. His 12-year-old daughter Anne died from a brain tumor in 1997.
After leaving office, he founded the center for civic leadership at Benedictine University and raised money for cancer research.Governor JB Pritzker admired how Ryan"carried himself through personal tragedy with grace and compassion." Attorney General Kwame Raoul appreciated Ryan being"gracious enough to advise" him at the beginning of his term.Thanks for reading CBS NEWS.Please enter valid email address to continue
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