Tamworth local Dan Haslam, well-known for his push to legalise the use of medicinal cannabis, has passed away.
The 25-year-old suffered terminal bowel cancer and used cannabis to relieve his symptoms.
Following a tireless 11-month campaign by Dan and his family, he received the state’s second-ever medical cannabis license earlier this month.
Premier Mike Baird says he’s deeply saddened by his passing.
“Dan made a lasting impression on everyone he met, but, more than that, he left a legacy in NSW that will be felt across the nation, and I believe the world,” he said.
“Every step we take on medical cannabis will be built on the footsteps he left behind.”