Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon dies of COVID-19 complications
He spent weeks on ventilator battling the coronavirus
Political leaders, colleagues, friends mourn public servant
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Benny Napoleon in 2013.
Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon, a longtime Detroit political leader and one-time mayoral candidate, died Thursday night after a long battle with COVID-19, a family member confirmed. He was 65.
Napoleon died at Henry Ford Hospital with family present, daughter Tiffani Jackson said. Remember his generosity, integrity and faithfulness as a public servant for over 45 years, she said.
News of Napoleon s death spread quickly Thursday night in the circles of government and political leaders.
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Metro Detroit and Michigan mourns death of Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon from COVID-19
By Erika Erickson and FOX 2 Staff
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The 65-year-old is being remembered on Friday for his leadership, smile, but also his soft side.
Remembering Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon
Thursday night, Wayne County Sheriff Benny Napoleon died after he caught COVID-19 in November. On Friday, his friends and family are remembering him as a community mourns. It just feels like there’s a hole in the city of Detroit, said Mayor Mike Duggan
Family, friends, colleagues, and an entire community are morning the loss of Napoleon after a tough battle with COVID-19.