Mario Cuomo, the three-term New York governor and father of the state's current governor, died of heart failure Thursday at the age of 82.
Cuomo is among the most iconic New York governors of the 20th century, known for his liberal views, soaring speeches and deeply held beliefs that made him among the most prominent Democrats of his time. His death came the same day as his son, Gov. Andrew Cuomo, was inaugurated for a second term.
Cuomo died at his home in Manhattan with his family at his side, according to the governor's office.
A great man, who did great things for the people of New York.
