debate on education. >> they consider him one of the great liberal legislators of all time. >> finally we're talking about health care. >> the lion of the senate. he looked like one, hair like one. but more importantly he was so thoughtful. >> this is the irishman, who loves people, loves to tell a story. the politician who is at the top of his game. >> with barack obama we'll finally make health care what it should be in america, a fundamental right for all, not just an expensive privilege for the few. >> ted does not live to realize his dream of universal health care. in august 2009 at age 77, he dies of brain cancer. he is survived by his second wife vicki, first wife joan and three children. ted had served as a senator from massachusetts for nearly 47