In a series of tweets from Erica Garner‘s official account, after suffering a heart attack and being pronounced brain dead on Christmas Day, the young activist and daughter of Eric Garner has died.
Erica the world loves you. I love you. I am glad you came into our lives. May you find the peace in the next life that you deserved while you were here. I will always love you my sister. love you
When you report this you remember she was human: mother, daughter, sister, aunt. Her heart was bigger than the world. It really really was. She cared when most people wouldn't have. She was good. She only pursued right, no matter what. No one gave her justice.
Our prayers are with the family during this tumultuous time.
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The eldest daughter of Eric Garner, Erica, suffered a heart attack on Christmas that has left her in a medically induced coma. A tweet from her official Twitter broke the news early Monday morning.
The Garner/Snipes family wants to thank you all for your prayers and support. At this moment there are no updates on Ericas condition. They ask that you take this holiday to enjoy your loved ones and for self care. More updates will come as they are available.
The account has since provided an update detailing the 27-year-old status.
Update: Cat scan shows Erica suffered major brain damage from a lack of oxygen while in cardiac arrest. Please continue to pray hard for Erica and pray for her family and kids just as much.
During the 2016 Democratic presidential primaries, she also endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders and prominently appeared in an ad for his campaign. Sanders also took to Twitter to offer his well wishes.
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.
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