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(6,852 posts) Thu Jan 1, 2015, 08:49 PM Jan 2015

Former Governor Mario Cuomo Dies at 82 [View all]

Source: New York 1

NY1 has learned that former Governor Mario Cuomo has died at the age of 82.

This comes just hours after Andrew Cuomo was publicly inaugurated for his second term as the 56th governor of New York.

Governor Cuomo said in his speech at One World Trade Center that his father was unable to attend because he was too ill. He also said he and his family had spent New Year's eve with the senior Cuomo.

Read more: http://www.ny1.com/content/news/221243/breaking--former-governor-mario-cuomo-dies-at-82/

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Former Governor Mario Cuomo Dies at 82 [View all] iandhr Jan 2015 OP

RIP Mr. Cuomo. GGJohn Jan 2015 #1

Rsst in peace Governor. hrmjustin Jan 2015 #2

Oh sad….He was my hero. So bright, such a terrific speaker. Sad sad sad. Demoiselle Jan 2015 #3

He was such an eloquent speaker... hlthe2b Jan 2015 #4

Yes indeed and well said - n/t mazzarro Jan 2015 #37

sad to hear this JI7 Jan 2015 #5

I loved that man.....and what a speaker. George II Jan 2015 #6

Very sad news nt oberliner Jan 2015 #7

That is very sad, and condolences to his family. If only his son would learn something from his still_one Jan 2015 #8

Sad. RIP 840high Jan 2015 #9

RIP... Tom_Foolery Jan 2015 #10

Me, too. GoCubsGo Jan 2015 #14

Me, three... IthinkThereforeIAM Jan 2015 #50

So saddened to hear this. He was a good man! RKP5637 Jan 2015 #11

Great man. I feel very old tonight. Faygo Kid Jan 2015 #12

His convention speech... DonViejo Jan 2015 #13

I remember that speech vividly, except that it seemed very long (I didn't want it to end!).... George II Jan 2015 #41

In the gutter where the glitter doesn't show hibbing Jan 2015 #47

I've replayed that speech a dozen times since the invention of youtube JBoy Jan 2015 #56

He was a great man. And a true legend. RIP (eom) StevieM Jan 2015 #15

RIP, Sir. City Lights Jan 2015 #16

A man who's name ended in a vowel DID get elected. El Supremo Jan 2015 #17

Man, I remember his Democratic Convention speech - he ROCKED the HOUSE! calimary Jan 2015 #18

I remember seeing that speech too, and thinking he'd make a good president NBachers Jan 2015 #23

That's what his son, Andrew is aiming for. RoccoR5955 Jan 2015 #25

Hmmm... yeah, I suspect that, too. calimary Jan 2015 #71

Of course... RoccoR5955 Jan 2015 #72

Thanks much, RoccoR5955! calimary Jan 2015 #73

It's the whole thing RoccoR5955 Jan 2015 #74

How awful! He was one of the best ever - and my governor. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2015 #19

Mine too. He was inspirational. nt Raine1967 Jan 2015 #29

I really wish we could have him back. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2015 #36

RIP Mr. Cuomo - you always inspired me. n/t cosmicone Jan 2015 #20

He was s powerful gift. Peace Mr. Cuomo. Not making Dems. like this much anymore, the firebrands. appalachiablue Jan 2015 #21

So sad PennyK Jan 2015 #22

RIP Uncle Mario RoccoR5955 Jan 2015 #24

I was a big fan whatchamacallit Jan 2015 #26

I really wanted this man to run for POTU. May he rest in peace. Raine1967 Jan 2015 #27

A great Democrat TNNurse Jan 2015 #28

You ain't kidding. n/m El Supremo Jan 2015 #34

My sincere condolences to his family. Boomerproud Jan 2015 #30

Here we go... bobclark86 Jan 2015 #31

One of the greats who declined to be greater... tokenlib Jan 2015 #32

Governor Mario Cuomo (1984) complete speech DNC Douglas Carpenter Jan 2015 #33

Social darwinism....in other words we are Republican guinea pigs...... Historic NY Jan 2015 #49

RIP (nt) bigwillq Jan 2015 #35

I was so proud to have him as Governor of my home state. DinahMoeHum Jan 2015 #38

RIP Mario Cuomo - one of the best LiberalElite Jan 2015 #39

RIP Dear Mario Cuomo. Thanks for the inspiring words. Overseas Jan 2015 #40

What a wonderful guy! We were so lucky to have him. amandabeech Jan 2015 #42

RIP Governor workinclasszero Jan 2015 #43

A great Democrat. Octafish Jan 2015 #44

Tweety will be all over this next week he worked for Cuomo bigdarryl Jan 2015 #45

That will be a most nauseating spectacle of insincerity and hypocrisy.. tokenlib Jan 2015 #52

Mr. Matthews never H2O Man Jan 2015 #61

I though he did my mistake then bigdarryl Jan 2015 #67

Chris Matthews H2O Man Jan 2015 #70

To his son DonCoquixote Jan 2015 #46

Very sad news Renew Deal Jan 2015 #48

Only big mistake he ever made was not running for president in 1992 Reter Jan 2015 #51

Another might be that he had the chance to sit on the Supreme Court whathehell Jan 2015 #68

Ugh. R.I.P. BumRushDaShow Jan 2015 #53

RIP jdenver_2624 Jan 2015 #54

He made it bearable to be a liberal in the depths of Reagan-era darkness BeyondGeography Jan 2015 #55

Good man..... glinda Jan 2015 #57

RIP Governor Mario Cuomo NecklyTyler Jan 2015 #58

Not, in any way, to make light of Gov. Cuomo's passing . . . markpkessinger Jan 2015 #59

this was the first thing I thought of: niyad Jan 2015 #64

Gov. Cuomo saw reality v Ronnie Raygun's 1% view ... 66 dmhlt Jan 2015 #60

Would've been a great president 1step Jan 2015 #62

K&R Hugin Jan 2015 #63

gentle crossing to you, good and faithful servant. niyad Jan 2015 #65

Heard This Earlier This AM... ChiciB1 Jan 2015 #66

So much said in that 1984 speech could be said today. bearssoapbox Jan 2015 #69

His keynote address will always stand out as the best question everything Jan 2015 #75

. Mugu Jan 2015 #76