āIt is hard to know what to say at this terrible time. āCarl Sargeant was a dear friend and colleague, and I am desperately sad for his family, along with all his many friends. āAs a Welsh Government Minister, he did so much for women; his _Live Fear Free _campaign and domestic violence legislation has improved the lives of women and children across Wales.
āHe was a powerful voice for his community and working people everywhere.
āHe leaves a huge legacy of achievements, but I will remember him first as a friend.ā
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