How old was Matthew Shepard at the time of his death?
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Matthew Shepard, a 22-year-old gay student at the University of Wyoming, became a symbol of hate crime violence when he was brutally attacked and left to die near Laramie, Wyoming, in October 1998. His death sparked national attention and led to increased awareness and activism against hate crimes. Shepard's tragic fate brought to the forefront the urgent need to address and combat prejudice, discrimination, and violence based on sexual orientation.
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