How did dr betty shabazz die?

Dr. Betty Shabazz died on June 23, 1997, from injuries sustained in a fire that was accidentally set by her grandson, Malcolm, in her New York City apartment. She suffered severe burns and was hospitalized for several weeks before passing away. Shabazz was a prominent civil rights activist and educator, as well as the widow of Malcolm X. Her death was a tragic end to a life dedicated to social justice and education.