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Photo Coverage: Remembering Mayor Ed Koch

Former New York City Mayor Ed Koch, known for his trademark question, "How'm I doing? and brash and colorful political career, died early Friday, February 1st. BroadwayWorld remembers Ed Koch's long and exceptional career with the photo collection below.

Koch presided over the court room in the sydicated legal reality series 'People's Court' from September 8, 1997 to May 28, 1999. His 1984 memoir, "Mayor," was a best seller that was turned into the off-Broadway musical by the same name.

In recent years, director Neil Barsky featured the mayor in his documentary 'Koch'. The film chronicles how the keen politician managed to save New York from the brink of bankruptcy in the 1970s. By the time he left office at the end of 1989, he had created an urban turnaround that still continues today.

Current New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg released a statement yesterday, which read, "He was a great mayor, a great man, and a great friend. In elected office and as a private citizen, he was our most tireless, fearless, and guileless civic crusader. Through his tough, determined leadership and responsible fiscal stewardship, Ed helped lift the city out of its darkest days and set it on course for an incredible comeback. We will miss him dearly."

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

Ed Koch with Roller Skates in New York City. 1981

Ed Koch presented with Roller Skates in New York City. 1981

Ed Koch with Roller Skates in New York City. 1981

Ed Koch in New York City. June 1982

Ed Koch in New York City. 1982

Ed Koch attending the N.A.T.P.E. TV Convention in New Oleans on 1/25/97

Mayor David Dinkins & Mayor Ed Koch attend the 'Sweet Charity' Concert Benefit at Lincoln center in New York City. 6/15/1998

Ed Koch attending the N.A.T.P.E. TV Convention in New Oleans on 1/25/99

Ed Koch attending Thank You, Beverly ! Lincoln Center's Gala Tribute to Beverly Sill at the New York State Theater, Lincoln Center, New York City. April 14, 2003

Ed Koch attending the Broadway Opening Night Performance of 'Gore Vidal's The Best Man' at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre in New York City on 4/1/2012

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As a 14 year old youth, Walter was transfixed by his first Broadway Show, the original production of 'GREASE'. His Journey to celebrity photojournalism began that fateful night. Meeting, photographing and getting to know the cast inspired him to spend his professional life doing what he loved. Walter moved to Manhattan and for a leading role as a Photographer & Photo Researcher. Currently headlining in New Jersey with his partner Richard and family members Dali (Jack Russell) & Gala (Schnoodle). Recently he made his Broadway debut sharing the stage with Hugh Jackman in 'Hugh Jackman on Broadway' as well as receiving the Actors' Equity Association Gypsy Spirit Award. Walter McBride Photography is syndicated worldwide by Corbis/AP.

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