Elizabeth Catlett passed away in Cuernavaca, Mexico, on April 2, 2012.
Renowned artist and activist Elizabeth Catlett died on April 2, 2012, in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Her prolific career as a sculptor and printmaker resonated with themes of empowerment and resistance. Catlett's legacy as a voice for both the African American and Mexican communities is enduring, echoed in the spirit of social justice movements worldwide.