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Brooke Ellison
1978 - 2024
Brooke Ellison
1978 - 2024
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BORN
1978
DIED
2024
Brooke Ellison Obituary
Brooke Ellison was a prominent disability rights activist, author, professor, and a noted advocate for stem cell research.
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Ek
February 7, 2025
May God give you strength and comfort during this difficult time. I am so sorry for your loss. Sending sincere condolences to her family and friends. She will be greatly missed and touched so many lives.
Chizzie Lovell
July 28, 2024
I just found out Brooke passed away. She was an amazing, smart person. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. RIP
Carol Ray
June 25, 2024
When the first movie about Brooke was on TV I thought, "This is an amazing person, I can only hope to be just as amazing myself." I am deeply saddened in the loss of Brooke and send my condolences to her whole family.
Kassie Stevenson
March 24, 2024
I recently learned about Brooke Ellison and watched a movie documentary about her plus, thought it was really cool and interesting movie about her. Plus, even though I didn´t know her personally but, I know she inspired a million people all over the world. I will never forget the inspiring lady who she became and I will keep her family and friends in my prayers during this time
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Ariana Hale
February 26, 2024
I have to confess, I hadn´t heard of this wonderful lady until now. I´m heavily disabled, though there´s not much support for those with disabilities where I live. It´s a shame there aren´t more people like Brooke out there, to fight for our rights & equality. But I´m glad that she was able to touch many hearts & help many others in similar situations. Without a doubt, she´s a credit to her family, friends & colleagues alike. Brooke has earned her wings of gold that will carry her home, to paradise. Bless you, sweet lady.
Stacy Kerness
February 24, 2024
I went to Murphy and Ward Melville with Brooke. I remember seeing her in the hallways with her mom every day. I had broken my arm and instead of walking up the stairs i was allowed to use the elevator during that time and would get to chat with her quickly during that time. She was always very friendly with a huge smile that always lit up her face and her signature ponytail always hung down the back of her wheelchair. RIP Brooke. You have accomplished more than so many of us could have ever dreamed of! I hope you are now dancing up in heaven
Karen Gallagher
February 18, 2024
I saw Brooke´s story on Sunday Today. This jaw dropping tribute to this determined woman was inspiring and heartwarming. She contributed so much to the world that will never be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Brooke
Kathleen Crosby
February 18, 2024
I had never heard Brooke´s story till this morning on the Willy Geist show.
I am in awe of this brave, brilliant woman. Her achievements in light of her disabilities will stay with me forever. I will think of her when I face what I think are impossible odds and hopefully push forward. A hero for sure...
I am sorry for this enormous loss for those who loved and were inspired by her.
RB
February 18, 2024
Such an amazing activist and author and overall staunch supporter of the rights of the disabled. Sincere condolences to the Ellison family, truly sorry for your loss. May God help you all as you go through this very difficult time.
CA
February 17, 2024
My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Brooke Ellison . May your heart be come filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. May God soothe you in these difficult times .
Diana Patton
February 16, 2024
My condolences and prayers to Brooke's family. But Brooke is in a better place called Heaven. Brooke is healed. She now can walk in Heaven and run and skip and can swim in The River Of Life. I had a handicapped daughter who was born with disabilities and seizures. She was in a wheelchair until 25. She went to Heaven at 25. She now can walk and run and skip and swim in The River Of Life. The Lord Is My Shepherd. Psalm 23.
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