Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo died Thursday, January 1, according to his son and CNN anchor Chris Cuomo. Mario Cuomo had been hospitalized recently to treat a heart condition. He was 82. Click through to see the life and times of one of America's storied politicians:
Mario Cuomo's life and career —
Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo died Thursday, January 1, according to his son and CNN anchor Chris Cuomo. Mario Cuomo had been hospitalized recently to treat a heart condition. He was 82. Click through to see the life and times of one of America's storied politicians:
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Mario Cuomo is seen with his family in 1977.
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Mario Cuomo is seen with his family in 1977.
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Democratic mayoral candidates Ed Koch, left, and Cuomo take part in a debate at the New York Daily News.
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Democratic mayoral candidates Ed Koch, left, and Cuomo take part in a debate at the New York Daily News.
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Cuomo and his wife, Matilda, celebrate his upset victory over Koch in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in 1982. Koch, who had been leading in most polls right up to election eve, immediately pledged his support to Cuomo as he faced shocked supporters.
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Cuomo and his wife, Matilda, celebrate his upset victory over Koch in the Democratic gubernatorial primary in 1982. Koch, who had been leading in most polls right up to election eve, immediately pledged his support to Cuomo as he faced shocked supporters.
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Cuomo kisses his wife, Matilda, during his inauguration as New York governor in 1983.
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Cuomo kisses his wife, Matilda, during his inauguration as New York governor in 1983.
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Cuomo delivers his keynote address to the Democratic National Convention on July 16, 1984, in San Francisco. The speech garnered Cuomo national attention and sparked talk of him making a presidential run. He later declined to run.
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Cuomo delivers his keynote address to the Democratic National Convention on July 16, 1984, in San Francisco. The speech garnered Cuomo national attention and sparked talk of him making a presidential run. He later declined to run.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro and New York Gov. Mario Cuomo march in New York's Columbus Day parade on October 9, 1984.
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Democratic vice presidential candidate Geraldine Ferraro and New York Gov. Mario Cuomo march in New York's Columbus Day parade on October 9, 1984.
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Coumo speaks at the National Press Club in 1985.
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Coumo speaks at the National Press Club in 1985.
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New York Mayor Ed Koch shakes hands with Cuomo on the steps of City Hall in New York on October 7, 1985. Cuomo announced his endorsement of Koch for mayor.
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New York Mayor Ed Koch shakes hands with Cuomo on the steps of City Hall in New York on October 7, 1985. Cuomo announced his endorsement of Koch for mayor.
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New York's Mayor Ed Koch, left; behind him, New York's Lt. Gov. Stanley Lundine; Cuomo, center; and Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, right, share a laugh at the Columbus Day Parade along New York's Fifth Avenue on October 12, 1987.
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New York's Mayor Ed Koch, left; behind him, New York's Lt. Gov. Stanley Lundine; Cuomo, center; and Sen. Alfonse D'Amato, right, share a laugh at the Columbus Day Parade along New York's Fifth Avenue on October 12, 1987.
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Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, left, and Cuomo talk on the ferry back to Manhattan on September 4, 1988, after attending ceremonies on Ellis Island, paying tribute to the 17 million immigrants who passed through there.
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Democratic presidential candidate Michael Dukakis, left, and Cuomo talk on the ferry back to Manhattan on September 4, 1988, after attending ceremonies on Ellis Island, paying tribute to the 17 million immigrants who passed through there.
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U.S. President Bill Clinton, center, chats with Cuomo and Texas Gov. Ann Richards, while Chelsea Clinton sits on floor, on January 31, 1993, at the White House while watching the Super Bowl.
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U.S. President Bill Clinton, center, chats with Cuomo and Texas Gov. Ann Richards, while Chelsea Clinton sits on floor, on January 31, 1993, at the White House while watching the Super Bowl.
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President Bill Clinton waves from the stage with Coumo at the Sheraton New York on October 19, 1994.
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President Bill Clinton waves from the stage with Coumo at the Sheraton New York on October 19, 1994.
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New York Attorney General Elect Andrew Cuomo joins hands with his father during a rally held by Democrats in New York on November 7, 2006.
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New York Attorney General Elect Andrew Cuomo joins hands with his father during a rally held by Democrats in New York on November 7, 2006.
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Cuomo introduces his son and governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, at the AOL Huffington Post Game Changers Awards on October 18, 2011, in New York.
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Cuomo introduces his son and governor of New York, Andrew Cuomo, at the AOL Huffington Post Game Changers Awards on October 18, 2011, in New York.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo kisses his father, celebrating his defeat of Republican challenger Rob Astorino, at Democratic election headquarters in New York on November 4, 2014.
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Gov. Andrew Cuomo kisses his father, celebrating his defeat of Republican challenger Rob Astorino, at Democratic election headquarters in New York on November 4, 2014.
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