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Aquasha Moore, 18, Dies Of COVID-19 A Week Before High School Graduation

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A week shy of graduation, a senior from Dunbar High School has died of COVID-19.

Condolences poured in Thursday night for Aquasha Moore, 18.

Her former teacher, Tiffany Alexander-Jones, confirmed the news.

Alexander-Jones said Moore was scheduled to graduate from high school next week and had been doing her homework from her hospital room.

Alexander-Jones said Moore survived a liver transplant in eighth grade.

She wants us to remember Moore was hardworking, with a bright personality.

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