Trojan News understands that Lieberman passed away at the age of 82 due to complications from a fall.
The family of the deceased confirmed the sad development to CBS News, describing Lieberman as a centrist who served Connecticut in the Senate for almost 25 years.
“Senator Lieberman’s love of God, his family, and America endured throughout his life of service in the public interest,” his family noted in a statement.
In 2000, Lieberman made history as the first Jewish politician to be part of a major party US presidential ticket when Al Gore chose him as his running mate. Al Gore expressed deep sorrow upon hearing the news of Lieberman’s death.
“It was an honour to stand side-by-side with him on the campaign trail.
“I’ll remain forever grateful for his tireless efforts to build a better future for America,” Gore said in a statement made available to journalists.
Trojan News understands that the veteran politician held the position of US senator from Connecticut from 1989 to 2013. He wielded significant influence in the legislative arena and was highly valued in the nation’s capital.
