R.I.P.

2/1/2013 3:48 AM PST BY TMZ STAFF

Ed Koch
Dead at 88

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Ed Koch -- one of the most popular mayors in New York City history -- died early this morning at the age of 88.

Koch had been hospitalized earlier this month after seeking treatment for a lung ailment. He was also hospitalized last September for anemia and battled pneumonia last December.

Koch served in the United States House of Representatives from 1969-1977 and three terms as mayor of New York City from 1978-1989. His time as mayor rescued the city from dire financial straits.

He once described himself by saying, "I'm the sort of person who will never get ulcers. Why? Because I say exactly what I think. I am the sort of person who might give other people ulcers."

After his time in office, Koch served as a judge on "The People's Court" from 1997-1999.

He was never married and had no children.

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[Edited 2/1/13 5:43am]

Aww.

R.I.P.

When he was taken to New York Presbyterian Hospital's Intensive Care Unit yesterday, I was afraid today's news would be the result. He was a good guy, may he rest peacefully.

banks said:

He once described himself by saying, "I'm the sort of person who will never get ulcers. Why? Because I say exactly what I think. I am the sort of person who might give other people ulcers."

Oh, believe it . Very outspoken and effective mayor. RIP

RIP

R.I.P.

I had the pleasure of knowing the mayor. We met at a fun raiser when I was in H.S. for an organization that I was a part of. He was a very nice man. We took this picture together.... Dig the pants and matching hat...lol.

[img:$uid]http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/shorttrini2002/20130201_070851_zps6d80c627.jpg[/img:$uid]

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shorttrini said:

I had the pleasure of knowing the mayor. We met at a fun raiser when I was in H.S. for an organization that I was a part of. He was a very nice man. We took this picture together.... Dig the pants and matching hat...lol.

[img:$uid]http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/shorttrini2002/20130201_070851_zps6d80c627.jpg[/img:$uid]

[Edited 2/1/13 14:29pm]

Great pic

shorttrini said:

I had the pleasure of knowing the mayor. We met at a fun raiser when I was in H.S. for an organization that I was a part of. He was a very nice man. We took this picture together.... Dig the pants and matching hat...lol.

[img:$uid]http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/shorttrini2002/20130201_070851_zps6d80c627.jpg[/img:$uid]

Great picture, you were a handsome young man. I'm sure this is a memory that will last you a lifetime.

PDogz said:

shorttrini said:

I had the pleasure of knowing the mayor. We met at a fun raiser when I was in H.S. for an organization that I was a part of. He was a very nice man. We took this picture together.... Dig the pants and matching hat...lol.

[img:$uid]http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/shorttrini2002/20130201_070851_zps6d80c627.jpg[/img:$uid]

Great picture, you were a handsome young man. I'm sure this is a memory that will last you a lifetime.

It is. I have had the pleasure, (because of the organization I was a part of), to have met many well known people. It's these memories that keep me going, when I forget just how blessed I am.

Trini, you' re a cutieA!

Shyra said:

Trini, you' re a cutieA!

Thanks, Shyra! That was a long time ago... . My avatar, is closer to what I look like now...

shorttrini said:

I had the pleasure of knowing the mayor. We met at a fun raiser when I was in H.S. for an organization that I was a part of. He was a very nice man. We took this picture together.... Dig the pants and matching hat...lol.

[img:$uid]http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/shorttrini2002/20130201_070851_zps6d80c627.jpg[/img:$uid]

[Edited 2/1/13 14:29pm]

cool pic

^^^Awesome pic. Did you frame it on your wall?

luv4u said:

^^^Awesome pic. Did you frame it on your wall?

Yes, I did Luv4u.

shorttrini said:

I had the pleasure of knowing the mayor. We met at a fun raiser when I was in H.S. for an organization that I was a part of. He was a very nice man. We took this picture together.... Dig the pants and matching hat...lol.

[img:$uid]http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/shorttrini2002/20130201_070851_zps6d80c627.jpg[/img:$uid]

[Edited 2/1/13 14:29pm]

Shorttrini, what year was this photo taken?

Beautifulstarr123 said:

shorttrini said:

I had the pleasure of knowing the mayor. We met at a fun raiser when I was in H.S. for an organization that I was a part of. He was a very nice man. We took this picture together.... Dig the pants and matching hat...lol.

[img:$uid]http://i886.photobucket.com/albums/ac66/shorttrini2002/20130201_070851_zps6d80c627.jpg[/img:$uid]

[Edited 2/1/13 14:29pm]

Shorttrini, what year was this photo taken?

1985.

shorttrini said:

Beautifulstarr123 said:

Shorttrini, what year was this photo taken?

1985.

Thanks

Beautifulstarr123 said:

shorttrini said:

1985.

Thanks

Welcome...

shorttrini said:

luv4u said:

^^^Awesome pic. Did you frame it on your wall?

Yes, I did Luv4u.

That is sooooo Thank you for sharing.

luv4u said:

shorttrini said:

Yes, I did Luv4u.

That is sooooo Thank you for sharing.

Welcome!