Bloomberg's Mother Dies at 102

Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s mother died on Sunday.

The bereaved mayor had this statement about the life of his mother, Charlotte:

 “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.”