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[elated]

Joseph Lieberman, a former senator from Connecticut who became the first Jewish American to be nominated on a major party’s ticket, died Wednesday at 82.

According a statement from his family, Lieberman died on Wednesday afternoon following complications from a fall.

"Former United States Senator Joseph I. Lieberman died this afternoon, March 27, 2024, in New York City due to complications from a fall," his family said in a statement. "He was 82 years old. His beloved wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him as he passed."

[goldensrbest]

I always liked him.

[AuntG]

I'll say RIP before someone derails this thread and it's poofed!

[Flying Dove]

Prayers for his family.  He was a good man. 

[Oznell]

Thanks for posting this, @elated .   I was shocked when they announced it on "The Five",  with various panelists contributing their fond memories of him.   Falls can be so treacherous.

A fine man who wasn't afraid to speak out, and buck the trend.  Intelligent, capable, influential, but friendly and accessible.  He will be greatly missed.    

[Effie54]

OMG! I live in CT and had not seen this yet. I remember him well. How very sad. 

[just bee]

It wasn't that long ago that I saw him interviewed on a news channel.  I thought at the time he was looking so well.

This is a shock.

Godspeed.

[cheriere]

I'm so very sorry to hear this news.  He was always such a likable man. 💝🌸💕

[geezerette]

What a shame.

RIP

[shoekitty]

This is a shock, he truely was a good man.   May his family and loved ones be covered in peace.