URGENT: Disability Rights Icon Alice Wong Passes Away at 51

Breaking News: Disability Rights Icon Alice Wong Passes Away at 51 Alice Wong, a renowned disability rights activist and author, has died at the age of 51. Wong passed away Friday at the University of California, San Francisco hospital due to an infection. Wong's death is a significant loss for the disability community, as she was a leading voice in amplifying disabled culture and dismantling ableist systems in the United States. Her work through the Disability Visibility Project, which she founded and directed, left a lasting impact on the cultural landscape of the country. Wong was a MacArthur "Genius" Award-winner and a respected author, editor, and community organizer based in San Francisco. Her legacy will continue to inspire and empower the disability community. The cause of Wong's death has been confirmed as an infection, and her family has released a statement paying tribute to her life and work. This news is a devastating blow to those who knew and worked with Wong, and her passing will be deeply felt across the disability community. This is a developing story, and we will provide updates as more information becomes available.