Jake Sherman
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BREAKING NEWS: Former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at 82.
The Stamford, Conn., native died from complications from a fall, his family said.
5:24 PM · Mar 27, 2024
KolHaolam
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CONNECTICUT: Joseph I. Lieberman, 4-term U.S. senator from Connecticut who was the Democratic nominee for vice president in 2000, becoming the first Jewish candidate on the national ticket of a major party, died at 82 after a fall last night.
5:36 PM · Mar 27, 2024
Statement from the Lieberman Family:
"Former United States Senator Joseph I. Lieberman died this afternoon, March 27, 2024, in New York City due to complications from a fall. He was 82 years old. His beloved wife, Hadassah, and members of his family were with him as he passed. Senator Lieberman's love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest.”
Senator Lieberman's funeral will be held on Friday, March 29, 2024, at Congregation Agudath Sholom in his hometown of Stamford, CT. An additional memorial service will be announced at a later date.”