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Ed Koch served as New York City's Mayor from 1978 until 1989.
Former Mayor Ed Koch died early this morning, sources told The Post. He was 88.
Koch had been in and out of the hospital in recent months, and was admitted Monday at New York Presbyterian Medical Center.
He was moved to intensive care yesterday as his condition worsened.
Koch – who served as mayor from 1978 to 1989 – died at about 2 a.m. today, sources said.
Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch had battled health issues in recent months.
The three-term mayor and former congressman was first elected to City Hall in 1977. Since leaving elected office, he has worked as a lawyer and remained an active presence on the city’s political scene. He also appeared as the judge on the TV show “The People’s Court” for two years.
A new documentary about Koch’s career premiered at the Museum of Modern Art on Tuesday. He had been expected to attend before falling ill.
The former mayor's legacy also lives on with the Queensboro Bridge, which was officially renamed in his honor in 2011.
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