The black man whose brutal death at the hands of white police sparked global protests has been laid to rest.
Hundreds gathered yesterday to pay their respects to George Floyd, 46, before he was buried next to his mother.
His former partner Roxie and daughter Gianna, six, were at the service at Fountain of Praise Church in Houston, Texas.
Among the mourners were the families of Ahmaud Arbery, Botham Jean, and Eric Garner – black men who died in similar circumstances – as well as Hollywood stars Jamie Foxx and Channing Tatum.
Pastor Mia Wright said: “This will be a home-going celebration of brother George Floyd. We may weep, we may mourn, but we will find hope.
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