Death Confirmed: Assata Shakur died in Havana, Cuba, on September 25, 2025. She was 77 years old (though some sources say 78), and her death was attributed to health issues and “advanced age.” The Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs along with her daughter confirmed the news. Historical Background: She was convicted in 1977 of murdering New Jersey State Trooper Werner Foerster during a 1973 traffic-stop-turned-shootout. She escaped prison in 1979 and was granted political asylum in Cuba in 1984. The US had long sought her extradition. Status at Death: Until her death, she remained on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list. #AssataShakur #JoanneChesimard #BlackLiberation #RacialJustice #PoliticalAsylum #USCubaRelations #Activism #Fugitives #CivilRights #Legacy
