Mario Cuomo Remembered By Bill Clinton, Mike Bloomberg & More Politicians & Celebrities After His Death On New Year's Day
Former New York governor Mario Cuomo passed away Thursday from natural causes at the age of 82 and many took to Twitter to remember the ambitious Democrat.
Many fellow politicians expressed kind words for Mr. Cuomo.
Saddened by the passing of Mario Cuomo - a passionate public servant and the embodiment of the American dream. https://t.co/YP6Liuuj2N
— Bill Clinton (@billclinton) January 2, 2015
I was lucky to call Mario Cuomo a friend. My heart goes out to the entire Cuomo family during this difficult time https://t.co/5Tqr4oxd0C
— Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) January 2, 2015
Tonight, New York has lost a giant. Mario Cuomo was a man of unwavering principle who possessed a compassion for humankind without equal.
— Bill de Blasio (@BilldeBlasio) January 2, 2015
Today the New York family lost one of its greatest sons. Prayers to all who knew and loved Mario. -cs
— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 2, 2015
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Gov Cuomo a proud son of immigrants, possessed of a soaring intellect & a great New Yorker.
— George E. Pataki (@GovernorPataki) January 2, 2015
Mario Cuomo's passion for justice, decency and fairness made him a rare and truly great leader: https://t.co/zRa5AbLzPb
— Al Gore (@algore) January 2, 2015
Several celebrities also expressed their sadness over the death of the New York icon.
My condolences to the Cuomo Family....
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) January 2, 2015
A sad day as we say goodbye to our friend, mentor, our 'moral compass', our guiding light; my governor-in-law; #RIPMarioCuomo
— Kenneth Cole (@KennethCole) January 2, 2015
So saddened by Mario Cuomo's death. He was my FIRST guest on Larry King Live & one of the brightest men ever. His was a great American life!
— Larry King (@kingsthings) January 2, 2015
So sorry to hear about the death of Mario Cuomo. RIP Governor and heartfelt condolences to the Cuomo family.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) January 2, 2015
RIP MARIO CUOMO... My prayers are with the Cuomo Family
— Debra Messing (@DebraMessing) January 2, 2015
Cuomo, who was elected governor in 1982 and served three terms until 1994, is survived by his wife, Matilda, five children - including current New York governor Andrew Cuomo - and 14 grandchildren.
His funeral is scheduled for Tuesday, Jan. 6 at the Saint Ignatius Loyola Church on Park Avenue in Manhattan, according to the NY1.
