Vancouver artist and activist Joe Average dies on Christmas Eve at age 67 [Video]

Local Vancouver artist and 2SLGBTQ+ advocate Joe Average died on Christmas Eve at the age of 67.

He passed away “peacefully” in his sleep, his siblings shared in a post to social media. 

Speaking with CBC News, his sister Karin Carson described Average as “the best big brother,” and said she is very proud of him.

“His legacy will live on,” she said. “He’s touched many people in this world.” 

Carson said her brother’s goal was to change people’s views on HIV/AIDS, and show the world you can live with the disease. He wanted his art to give people hope, Carson said. 

Average was told he was HIV-positive when he was 27 years old, a diagnosis that pushed him to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. 

Born in Victoria but …