We’re saddened by the loss of former New York Governor Mario Cuomo today. He was 82. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
Here are what some people on Twitter are saying:
Here’s a young Mario Cuomo a year before becoming NY’s Lt. Governor in 1978. A “sign” of things to come behind him. pic.twitter.com/TPxiHli1uY
— Albany Archives (@AlbanyArchives) January 1, 2015
Man, can’t believe Mario Cuomo passed away. Governor must be devastated.
— ComfortablySmug (@ComfortablySmug) January 2, 2015
Obligatory reminder of Mario Cuomo’s amazing 1984 speech at the DNC http://t.co/fjrv1n8FF2
— Nick Roloson (@nickroloson) January 2, 2015
Sad. What a ground-breaking man. “@TWCNewsCNY: #BREAKINGNEWS: Multiple sources tell us former NY Governor Mario Cuomo has died. He was 82.”
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— Mrs. CBJKiltGuy (@anamcara1004) January 2, 2015
RIP Mario Cuomo. He lived the American dream. And he was the best governor NY ever had.
— Siva Vaidhyanathan (@sivavaid) January 2, 2015
Today in 1983, Mario Cuomo takes the oath of office and becomes NY’s 52nd Governor. Andrew can be seen in background. pic.twitter.com/SVJDvHAUZG
— Albany Archives (@AlbanyArchives) January 2, 2015
Main image: Jennifer Graylock/AP