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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.

This story originally appeared on RealTime/STL.

Poet and St. Louis native Maya Angelou may have been best known for her book “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings,” but for the past four years she also shared her moving words via social media. Angelou died Wednesday morning; she was 86. Here’s a look at some of her tweets.

My wish for you is joy. When you wish someone joy, you wish peace, love, prosperity, health, happiness… all the good things.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) November 12, 2013

You can only become truly accomplished at something you love. Don’t make money your goal. Instead pursue the things you love.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 9, 2013

The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) March 10, 2014

In a world so rife with vulgarity, with brutality and violence, love exists. I’m grateful to know that it exists.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) January 26, 2013

Events may come that will change things, but you must decide you will not be reduced by them.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 13, 2010

I will not be abused. I will not be misused, not willingly. But I will be of use. Anybody who is not of use is useless.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) September 6, 2013

Let the brain go to work, let it meet the heart and you will be able to forgive.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) April 6, 2014

Hope is born again in the faces of children.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) May 27, 2010

I long for the time when all human history is taught as one history. I am stronger because you are stronger. I am weaker if you are weak.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) February 6, 2011

You don't have to tell everything you know, but let what you do say be the truth as you understand it.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 28, 2010

Continue to be bold, courageous. Try to chose the wisest thing and once you’ve chosen the wisest thing go out and try to achieve it. Be it.

— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) June 11, 2010

See how St. Louisans are remembering Angelou.