Joe Lieberman dead: Former senator dies at 82

Former Democratic Connecticut Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at age 82.

Lieberman was also the running mate for Democratic presidential candidate Al Gore, making him the first Jewish nominee. He went on to play a key role in the centrist No Labels third-party movement.

No Labels Founding Chairman and former Sen. Joe Lieberman speaks about the 2024 election at the National Press Club in Washington, Thursday, Jan. 18, 2024. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

His family announced in a statement that the cause of his death was due to complications resulting 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. He was 82 years old,” error

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