Charles Person was just 18 when he volunteered to join the Freedom Riders, who faced violent racism on their journey to integrate interstate travel.

Charles Person, an original Freedom Rider, died at his home in Fayetteville, Ga., at age 82. A leader in the Civil Right Movement, Person had visited Anniston several times and came to appreciate the city where the infamous Bus Burning took place.

The youngest Freedom Rider, Charles Person, died at age 82, according to multiple news outlets. He left an incredible mark on history and was a hero who risked his life during the Civil Rights Movement.