Mattie Stepanek
Mattie Stepanek dead at age 13
June 23, 2004 at 10:24 PM ET
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Mattie Stepanek
, 13, has died from complications of muscular dystrophy. A best-selling poet wise beyond his years, and a rabid Harry Potter fan, Stepanek rose to fame in 2001 with the publication of Heartsongs, his first volume of poetry, and a stint on the Muscular Dystrophy Association's telethon.
The same year, he appeared on the Oprah Winfrey show and later met Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint in 2002.
Facing the Future
Every journey begins
With but a small step.
And every day is a chance
For a new, small step
In the right direction.
Just follow your Heartsong.
by Mattie Stepanek
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Listen to NPR's All Things Considered audio segment about Mattie from June 23, 2004. See all of Mattie's books on Amazon.com.