Erica Garner, an activist and the daughter of Eric Garner, has passed away at the age of 27. Garner was placed in a coma after suffering from a heart attack.

Erica, the eldest child of the Garners, was placed in a medically induced coma after suffering a massive heart attack. She suffered from the effects of having an enlarged heart, a defect she has since she was born.

"The only thing I can say is that she was a warrior. She fought the good fight. This is just the first fight in 27 years she lost," stated Garner's mother.

Numerous politics figures such as former President Barack Obama, Mayor Bill de Blasio, and Rev. Al Sharpton, have offered their condolences via social media.

"If anything, (what) she would want us to do in memory of her is keep fighting for justice, and keep fighting for families," Rev. Al Sharpton stated.

A Daughter's Battle

Erica was a key factor in the leading protest against police brutality in America.

Her father, Eric, was murdered in July 2014 after his attempted arrest outside a convenience store for illegally selling cigarettes. The Staten Island native's death was captured on video, as New York Police Officer, Daniel Pantaleo, tackled the 43-year-old from behind on the ground and put him in a chokehold.

His last words were "I can't breathe", a statement that was used during marches and protests from angry civilians who demanded justice. Though Garner's death was ruled a homicide, the grand jury did not indict Pantaleo and the city of New York settled with Garner's estate for $5.9 million.

Erica is survived by her two children, a daughter and a son, her mother, two sisters, two brothers, and her grandmother.

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