Ed Koch
1924–2013 (age 89)
Politician
Biography
Ed Koch, born in 1924, served as a distinguished U.S. congressman and as the mayor of New York City, where he championed fiscal responsibility and urban revitalization. A tireless advocate for his constituents, he balanced candor with care and earned enduring admiration.
After leaving public office, Koch remained an influential voice in national discourse, bridging communities through his writings and public appearances. His devotion to civic life and the city he loved endures in the memory of New Yorkers and beyond.