Pablo Escobar’s mother, Hermilda Gaviria, lived for many years after her son’s death, passing away in 2006.
Hermilda Gaviria was a significant figure in Pablo Escobar’s life, often portrayed as a supportive and loving mother to the notorious drug lord. After Escobar was killed in a shootout with Colombian National Police on December 2, 1993, Hermilda continued to live in Colombia. Despite her son’s infamous legacy, she maintained that he was a good man at heart, often in denial about the extent of his criminal activities.
Following Escobar’s death, Hermilda faced various challenges. The family’s assets were targeted by the Colombian government in an effort to dismantle the remnants of Escobar’s drug empire and to compensate victims of his cartel’s violence. Despite this, she remained in Colombia and lived a relatively low-profile life compared to the notoriety of her son’s past.
Hermilda Gaviria was also involved in legal battles to protect her family’s interests and to secure what she believed was rightfully theirs. She was a grandmother to Escobar’s children, who also struggled with the legacy left by their father. The family changed their names for safety and attempted to live a life away from the shadow of Pablo Escobar’s reputation.
In her later years, Hermilda continued to defend Pablo’s memory, even as the world viewed him as one of the most infamous criminals of the 20th century. She passed away on July 26, 2006, at the age of 89, having witnessed the rise and fall of her son’s empire and the ongoing impact of his actions on Colombian society and the world.
