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Civil rights activist Erica Garner dies from heart attack
Source: The Hill
BY JOHN BOWDEN - 12/30/17 10:34 AM EST
Erica Garner, the 27-year-old daughter of Eric Garner who died when a police officer put him in a chokehold over illegally selling cigarettes, died Saturday due to complications from a heart attack.
Garner's Twitter confirmed news reports Saturday morning while issuing a challenge for New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) to address her death without avoiding remarks about police conduct in the city.
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Garner was placed into a medically induced coma on Dec. 23 after suffering a heart attack brought on by asthma. News of her hospitalization and Saturday passing prompted an outpouring of support from high profile progressive activists and politicians, including Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders (I).
"My thoughts are with Erica Garner, her family and friends in hoping that she has a full recovery and rejoins the struggle for justice as soon as possible. I have had the privilege of joining with her at a number of events and was deeply impressed with her courage and insights," Sanders tweeted Friday.
Read more: http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/366869-civil-rights-activist-erica-garner-dies-from-heart-attack
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I wish I believed in heaven, and that she would be there now, using her enormous heart to continue fighting for justice with the full force of heaven behind her.
R-I-P Erica 