Long-time civil rights leader Lawrence Guyot died at the age of 73 after dedicating his entire life fighting to empower the powerless and leaving behind a legacy that encouraged an entire generation to stand up for the cause. The death of civil rights activist and Washington D.C. statehood advocate Lawrence Guyot leaves behind a legacy of activism that spanned more than 50 years. Lawrence Guyot was a crusader for voting rights, human rights and statehood. He was a bright-eyed, feisty and tireless civil rights worker who spoke what was on his mind. He was deeply committed and he dedicated his life to what really was a revolution in race relations in America.