Stella Young, writer, comedian and disability activist, dies aged 32; tributes flow for 'passionate advocate'
Updated yesterday at 10:52amMon 8 Dec 2014, 10:52am
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Prominent disability activist, writer and comedian Stella Young has died at the age of 32.
A statement from her family said she passed away unexpectedly in Melbourne on Saturday evening.
Young was born in Stawell, country Victoria, with osteogenesis imperfecta, a genetic disorder that causes bones to break easily.
At the age of 14 she began a life of advocacy in which she campaigned for the disabled community.
"With great sadness we acknowledge the passing of Stella Young, our much-loved and irreplaceable daughter and sister," the family said.
"Stella passed away on Saturday evening, unexpectedly, but in no pain.
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"A private funeral will take place soon, followed by a public event in Melbourne, with more details to come."
