San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee Died of Heart Attack: Official
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The late San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee was remembered Sunday for his humility, integrity and infectious smile during a public celebration of his life at City Hall, attended by family members, former staff, politicians and residents. Sam Brock and Terry McSweeney report.
The medical examiner's office says San Francisco Mayor Ed Lee died of a heart attack.
Mayor's office spokeswoman Deirdre Hussey confirmed the official cause of death for the mayor. He died last week after collapsing at a Safeway supermarket near his home.
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A large flag hangs outside San Francisco City Hall in honor of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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The U.S flag flies outside San Francisco City Hall in honor of late Mayor Ed Lee, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. (Dec 17, 2017)
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Flowers and photos of late Mayor Ed Lee lay on the stair steps of San Francisco's City Hall during the memorial service in honor of his legacy. (Dec 17, 2017)
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Signs and flowers rest outside San Francisco City Hall following the death of Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Flowers and cards are displayed outside San Francisco City Hall in honor of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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A flag hangs outside San Francisco City Hall as people gather to remember late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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People wait quietly outside San Francisco City Hall in advance of a memorial service for late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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A celebration of life card in honor of Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Oakland Mayor Libby Staff was among the many who joined at San Francisco City Hall to honor the legacy of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec 17, 2017)
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Among the many people who came to honor late Mayor Ed Lee's life was Barry Bonds. (Dec 17, 2017)
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Anita Lee is comforted by California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom before a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Anita Lee and her daughters, Brianna and Tania during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Ed Lee's daughters, Tania and Brianna Lee, speak during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Ed Lee's daughters, Tania and Brianna Lee, speak during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Senator Dianne Feinstein and San Francisco Acting Mayor London Breed hold hands before a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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California Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom gets emotional while speaking during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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US House of Representatives Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi speaks during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi took the podium to reminisce about late Mayor Ed Lee's life during a memorial service in San Francisco City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi took the podium to reminisce about late Mayor Ed Lee's life during a memorial service in San Francisco City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Senator Dianne Feinstein speaks during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Senator Diane Feinstein took the podium to remember late Mayor Ed Lee's long career in San Francisco government during his memorial service. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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A man holds a program during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Ed Lee's wife, Anita, and daughters, Brianna and Tania, laugh as former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown reminisced about Lee during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Former San Francisco Mayor Wille Brown speaks during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom took the podium to reminisce about late Mayor Ed Lee's life during a memorial service in San Francisco City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Lieutenant Governor Gavin Newsom took the podium to reminisce about late Mayor Ed Lee's life during a memorial service in San Francisco City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Willie Brown Jr. took the podium to reminisce about late Mayor Ed Lee's life during a memorial service in San Francisco City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Willie Brown Jr. took the podium to reminisce about late Mayor Ed Lee's life during a memorial service in San Francisco City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Senator Kamala Harris greets former San Francisco Mayor Willie Brown after a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Entertainer Preston Turner sings to Ed Lee's widow, Anita, during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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Entertainer Preston Turner sings during a service Celebrating the Life of Mayor Edwin M. Lee at San Francisco City Hall in San Francisco, Calif., on Sunday, December 17, 2017.
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A San Francisco Sheriff walks across the staircase during late Mayor Ed Lee's memorial service at City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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The GLIDE ensemble took the stage to sing a tribute to late Mayor Ed Lee during his memorial service at San Francisco City Hall. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Hundreds of people gathered at San Francisco City Hall to honor the legacy of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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A memorial wreath is placed in front of San Francisco City Hall to honor late Mayor Ed Lee's legacy. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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The U.S flag flies outside San Francisco City Hall in honor of late Mayor Ed Lee, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. (Dec 17, 2017)
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Flowers and signs fill the stair steps of San Francisco City Hall to honor the legacy of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Crowds of people take pictures in front of San Francisco City Hall to honor the legacy of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Crowds of people take pictures in front of San Francisco City Hall to honor the legacy of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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Crowds of people stand in front of San Francisco City Hall to honor the legacy of late Mayor Ed Lee. (Dec. 17, 2017)
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The U.S flag flies outside San Francisco City Hall in honor of late Mayor Ed Lee, who passed away Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017. (Dec 17, 2017)
The 65-year-old Lee served as the city's first Asian American mayor and presided over a period of great change in San Francisco, as it climbed out of recession and into rapid economic growth.
Lee was remembered Sunday for his humility, integrity and infectious smile during a public celebration of his life at City Hall, attended by family members, former staff, politicians and residents.
Edwin Mah Lee was born May 5, 1952, in Seattle to immigrants from Toisan, a rural village in China's Guangdong province.
