Ms. Wei Yalan from Anshun City, Guizhou Province, was illegally sentenced to a five-years prison term for her belief in Falun Dafa and the wish to live by the principles of Truthfulness-Compassion-Forbearance. Her physical condition had deteriorated dramatically and she was in poor health when released after years in Yang'ai Prison. On September 14, 2007, Ms. Wei passed away, shortly after her release. She was only 50 years old.