This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.
Noted author, activist and St. Louis native Maya Angelou died early Wednesday morning. Local fans took to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram to share their memories.
Maya Angelou was one of those people that you never expected to die for fact that she was legendary, she was an influential voice to us.
— Tasha (@_SuccessStory) May 28, 2014
We should all strive to see the world and its people just as Maya Angelou did. #LiveLikeMaya
— Ashley Armbruster (@ash_armbruster) May 28, 2014
All hail to the queen!!! RIP to Maya Angelou. She taught me that nothing can dim the light that shines… http://t.co/gK5CG7pHRZ
— Zeus Jupiter (@Zeusjupiterlive) May 28, 2014
Maya Angelou you were an outstanding voice of a generation I hope we as a people continue to listen even after your passing.
— Don Sternhagen (@donsternhagen) May 28, 2014
I was never a fan of poetry until I heard Maya Angelou speak at Bill Clinton's inauguration. Then my heart changed. #RIPMayaAngelou
— one.good.day (@jdavis025) May 28, 2014
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of maya angelou. My role model and my hero, I'm so proud thay I met you and heard you speak
— ashley joy (@pickyazalea) May 28, 2014
RIP Maya Angelou. You were a true inspiration and a warm, shining light in a sometimes dark, cold world.
— Sue Krutewicz (@SueKru) May 28, 2014
Angelou also was a prolific social media user. Take a look at some of her inspirational posts.