We are saddened to hear of the passing of former U.S. senator and Vice Presidential nominee Joe Lieberman at the age of 82, according to a statement released by his family. Lieberman, who served as a senator for Connecticut for many years, was known as the first Jewish American to be nominated by a major party.
As his loved ones were by his side in his final moments, many are now eager to understand the circumstances surrounding his death. Let’s explore further to honor his legacy and understand this momentous loss.
Joe Lieberman’s Cause Of Death
The lawmaker, who was eighty-two years old, passed away suddenly from complications resulting from a fall, according to his relatives.
Lieberman’s family reportedly said that he passed away “due to complications from a fall.” Hadassah, his devoted wife, and several family members were present when he passed away.
According to a different CBS News statement, “Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest.”
Lieberman served in the Senate for twenty-four years before being chosen to be Al Gore’s running mate in the 2000 presidential contest. In one of the closest contests in American history, the ticket was lost.
Statement from the family of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman
NEW YORK, NY — The family of Senator Joseph I. Lieberman issued the following statement today:
"Former United States Senator Joseph I. Lieberman died this afternoon, March 27, 2024, in New York City due to complications…
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) March 27, 2024
Joe Lieberman And The Democratic Party Split Up
The writers of “Jews in American Politics” noted that no Jew “had ever sought such a lofty office,” making Lieberman’s VP ticket unique for Jews in politics.
They stated that the “net effect of the nomination has been to change the perception of what is possible for Jewish candidates for office for all time.”
The politician attempted, but failed, to obtain a Democratic presidential candidacy four years after losing his vice presidential ticket. His contentious support for the Iraq War was probably a factor in his downfall.
He was then elected as an independent to the Senate for his final term in 2006. Sen. John McCain, a Republican from Arizona who passed away in 2008, considered choosing Lieberman to be his running mate.
Closed Ones Pay Tribute To Joe Lieberman
Numerous prominent people, including former President Barack Obama, have paid respect to Lieberman since word of his passing made headlines.
“Joe Lieberman and I didn’t always see eye to eye, but he had an extraordinary career in public service, including four decades spent fighting for the people of Connecticut,” Obama said on X (previously Twitter).
Obama went on, “He also put a lot of effort into getting ‘Don’t Ask Don’t Tell’ repealed and assisted me in passing the Affordable Care Act. Even if the politics were challenging in both situations, he remained true to his beliefs because he knew they were the right ones. Michelle and I would want to offer Hadassah and the Lieberman family our sincere sympathies.”
Joe Lieberman and I didn’t always see eye-to-eye, but he had an extraordinary career in public service, including four decades spent fighting for the people of Connecticut. He also worked hard to repeal “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” and helped us pass the Affordable Care Act. In both…
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) March 27, 2024
Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat, stated on X, “The unexpected death of Senator Lieberman has rocked Connecticut. In a time when politicians were copying each other, Joe Lieberman stood apart. Just one. He battled and prevailed for the state he loved and for what he thought was right. Hadassah and the whole family are in my thoughts and prayers.”
Lieberman has been described by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “an extraordinarily kind and loyal personal friend.”
Sara and I grieve with Hadassah and the entire Leiberman family on the passing of our beloved Joe Leiberman.
Joe was an exemplary public servant, an American patriot and a matchless champion of the Jewish people and the Jewish state.
In my very first meeting with him…
— Benjamin Netanyahu – בנימין נתניהו (@netanyahu) March 27, 2024
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