Former Senator Joe Lieberman Dead at 82

Former Senator Joe Lieberman , Dead at 82.

Lieberman died in New York on March 27 after suffering complications from a fall, NBC News reports.

Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest, Joe Lieberman's family, via statement.

Lieberman was the 2000 vice presidential nominee who ran for office with Al Gore.

Gore took to X on March 27 to offer his condolences.

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I am profoundly saddened by the loss of Joe Lieberman... Joe was a man of deep integrity who dedicated his life to serving his country, Al Gore, via X.

It was an honor to stand side-by-side with him on the campaign trail.

, Al Gore, via X.

I’ll remain forever grateful for his tireless efforts to build a better future for America, Al Gore, via X.

Former President George W.

Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".

Former President George W.

Bush also issued a statement, calling Lieberman "one of the most decent people I met during my time in Washington.".

As Laura and I pray for Hadassah and the Lieberman family, we also pray that Joe’s example of decency guides our Nation’s leaders now and into the future, George W.

Bush, via statement.

Other colleagues and international leaders weighed in as well.

Other colleagues and international leaders weighed in as well.

In an era of political carbon copies, Joe Lieberman was a singularity.

One of one.

, Sen.

Chris Murphy, D-Conn., via X.

In my very first meeting with him decades ago, I was struck by his integrity, decency and civic courage.

He had a deep moral sense and common sense and was fearless in the defense of truth, Benjamin Netanyahu, prime minister of Israel, via statement