Disability rights activist, writer and San Francisco resident Alice Wong has died.

Her family said the 51-year-old born in Indiana passed away Friday at a hospital because of an infection.

They went on to say she will be remembered as a fierce luminary in disability justice.

Per Wong’s wishes, her friend posted Wong’s final message Friday. It read in part, “I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. I’m honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future.”

Wong was diagnosed as a small child with progressive neuromuscular disability.

She used a power wheelchair and an assistive breathing device.

Wong authored books like Year of the Tiger: An Activist’s Life, and edited the Disability V

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