Edwin Washington Edwards, the former Louisiana governor who served four terms in the governor’s mansion and eight years in federal prison, died Monday at his home in Gonzales, La. He was 93.
According to family spokesperson Leo Honeycutt, Edwards was surrounded by friends and loved ones when he finally succumbed to the respiratory problems that had plagued him in recent years.
“I have lived a good life, had better breaks than most, had some bad breaks, too, but that’s all part of it,” Edwards said in his final hours, according to Honeycutt’s statement. “I tried to help as many people as I could and I hope I did that, and I hope, if I did, that they will help others, too. I love Louisiana and I always will.”
Edwin Edwards, former Louisiana governor, dies dies at 93
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