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March 7, 2011— -- A former ABC News staffer who helped shape the network's coverage of the Arab world, Rehab El-Buri, died Sunday at the age of 26. A trusted colleague in the ABC News Investigative Unit and cherished friend, Rehab left her position last year to devote her energies to fighting a courageous battle against cancer.

"Rehab was wise beyond her years and brought important insights to all of ABC News," said Brian Ross, chief investigative correspondent.

"She was a fighter," recalled Jon Banner, executive producer of ABC World News with Diane Sawyer.

Beginning as a desk assistant and working her way to the Investigative Unit, Rehab was committed to reporting on the plight of those who could not speak out on their own.

Her work was defined by giving a voice to the voiceless, steadfastly working behind the scenes to tell their stories.

In 2008, Rehab was instrumental in developing a 20/20 report that investigat