Esaw Snipes-Garner, Widow of Eric Garner, Dies at 58

Esaw Snipes-Garner, the widow of Eric Garner and a symbol of grief-driven activism, has died at the age of 58 due to health complications. Thrust into the national spotlight after her husband’s 2014 death at the hands of the NYPD, Snipes-Garner became a fierce advocate for justice. Eric Garner’s final words, “I can’t breathe,” became a rallying cry in the fight against police brutality. Despite her deep loss, Esaw continued to fight—not only for her husband, but also for their daughter Erica, who died in 2017 after carrying on her father’s legacy. Known for her strength and candor, Snipes-Garner shared stories of her life with Eric, remembering him not as a victim but as a brilliant, funny father and husband. Her passing marks another tragic chapter for a family that became synonymous with the modern civil rights movement.

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Source: BET