[mentalgear]

Oh no - we’ve lost a great defender of democracy and the environment. Throughout his personal life and professional film career, he consistently sought to spotlight government, corporate, and military-industrial corruption while shining a light on the importance of democracy. The world has lost a remarkable person!

Do yourself a favor and watch some of his most important movies that represented his ideology "Truth", "Brubaker", "Sneakers" or "Spy Game".

[stronglikedan]

Two remarkable people in less than one week. Damn shame, but more will pick up their gauntlets and run with them!

[teachrdan]

FYI, I think the term you're slightly misusing is "running the gauntlet", which means to face a difficult trial, usually in public. Although you may be mixing it up with "to pick up the gauntlet" (but not run with it), which means to accept a challenge.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running_the_gauntlet https://www.dictionary.com/browse/throw-down-the-gauntlet

[n1b0m]

Yes, Ricky Hatton the popular British former boxing world champion affectionately known as “The Hitman” was a beloved figure in boxing.

[ddejohn]

Who is the other?