Disability advocate, writer, and film star Quentin Kenihan will stay on the ballot for Adelaide's upcoming city council elections following his death on Sunday.
Kenihan nominated for a spot on the council vowing to campaign for greater safety, accessibility and technology in Adelaide.
He also wanted to see an inclusive playground built in the city designed to allow access for the disabled with Premier Steven Marshall confirming on Monday that the state government will help fund the 43-year-old's vision.
The SA Electoral Commission says it is too late to remove Kenihan's name from ballot papers for the November council elections where he was standing for an area ward position.
It says any votes cast for Kenihan will flow through to the voter's second preference.
Mr Marshall said the idea of an inclusive playground in the heart of the city was part of Kenihan's platform in standing for a seat on the council.
"This is something Quentin was advocating for and we will ensure his vision becomes a reality," the premier said.
The government will also offer financial support to his family for a memorial service.
Kenihan had the bone disease osteogenesis imperfecta, which left him wheelchair bound for much of his life.
He became a household name in the 1980s after a TV documentary with journalist Mike Willesee, which detailed his brittle bone condition.
He also had a television series on Channel 10, acted in the 2015 film Mad Max: Fury Road, performed at the Adelaide fringe festival and penned a biography.
Among those to pay tribute to Kenihan on Sunday was actor Russell Crowe who said he was devastated by the loss of his "little mate".
"The bravest bloke I ever met ... not confined anymore," Crowe tweeted.
Federal Opposition Leader Bill Shorten described Kenihan as inspirational, irrepressible and inimitable.
"We all have the ability to find the inner superhero in ourselves. What a superhero Quentin was," Mr Shorten said.
Former prime minister Julia Gillard said Kenihan "inspired us all throughout his life".
"He showed courage and always taught us about the strength of the human spirit and what we can do with the support and love of family, friends and community," Ms Gillard said.
