Charlotte Bloomberg, 102, mayor's mom
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and his mother mother Charlotte, 98, who holds flowers at a cornerstone ceremony for the Magen David Adom's William H. Bloomberg Jerusalem Station, named after the mayor's late father in Jerusalem. (Feb. 1, 2007) Credit: AP File, 2007
The mother of New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg died in Medford, Mass.
Here's a statement from via his spokesman:
“Today, my sister Marjorie and I lost our mother, Charlotte, after an extraordinary 102 years of life. As the center of our family, our mother’s unimpeachable integrity, fierce independence, and constant love were gifts that profoundly shaped our lives and the lives of so many who knew her. Our family recognizes how truly blessed we have been to have her live such a long and full life, and to be able to carry her spirit with us forever.”
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