'Irrepressible icon': Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch dies at 88
One of the city's most outspoken politicians, Ed Koch was known for his no-nonsense, colorful personality. A lifelong Democrat, he became New York's 105 mayor, a job he said he wanted for life. He died of congestive heart failure Friday morning at the age of 88. NBC's Ron Allen reports.
Ian Johnston and Matthew DeLuca, NBC News
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