Former LA Mayor Richard Riordan (92) dies

By Naveen Apr 21, 2023

Former Los Angeles Mayor Richard Riordan has died at the age of 92.

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"Mayor Richard Riordan loves Los Angeles and has dedicated himself to perfecting our megacity."

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The former mayor of Los Angeles oversaw the megacity's recovery after the 1992 Screams and Northridge earthquake."

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In the wake of the Northridge earthquake, Mayor Riordan set the standard for emergency action.

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He comforted us and responded with an intensity that pushed us all.

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A spokesman for the former mayor said he died at his home with his wife and family.

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They did not disclose the cause of his death.

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