BOSTON — A New England boy battling terminal cancer inspired the world with his story. Late Tuesday night, the face behind the #DStrong movement died. He was just eight years old.
Rhode island native Dorian Murray told his dad he wanted to be famous in China before he died. His dad posted Dorian's wish on social media, asking people to use the hashtag #DStrong," to spread the word. Soon, the hashtag spread around the world.
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Dorian's family announced on Facebook around midnight that he had died.
Murray's mother has set up a non-profit on behalf of the eight-year-old to bring awareness to childhood cancer and bring support to other families. Those who want to support the Dorian J. Murray Foundation can send checks to PO Box 1225, Westerly, RI 02891.
The community that used social media to make Dorian famous used the same platform to honor Dorian's memory:
Very sad news this morning. Rest in peace Dorian. Thoughts & prayers are with his family. #DStrong pic.twitter.com/LROFIrYugj
— Arlington, MA Police (@ArlingtonMAPD) March 9, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers are with Dorian Murray and his family. May he rest in peace. #DStrong https://t.co/0BvuSBNLcs pic.twitter.com/xardR354t4
— Hingham Police (@HinghamPolice) March 9, 2016
We will always be #DStrong, Dorian. Sending prayers to the Murray family. #RIPdorian 🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/Xl1JGeKRSO
— Dustin Fitch (@DustinGFitch) March 9, 2016
Remembering the brave #RI 8-year-old whose battle with cancer inspired the world. Rest in peace, Dorian. #DStrong pic.twitter.com/mJicmCgdyh
— RI State Police (@RIStatePolice) March 9, 2016
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