Former Vice President Walter F Mondale has passed away on Monday at the age of 93.

The passing of the former ambassador, senator, and Minnesota AG was announced by his family in a statement that failed to mention the cause of death.

Throughout his decades of service, Mondale was known as a liberal icon who rose from the Minnesota political scene to the Senate and eventually the office of the vice president of the United States.

After serving the country under Jimmy Carter from 1977 to 1981, Mondale tried for the presidency and went up against Ronald Reagan who was at the time at the peak of his popularity.

In the 1984 presidential election, Mondale lost by a landslide in a 13-525 electoral vote that saw Reagan’s presidency extended for another term.

“I did my best. I think you know I’ve never really warmed up to television. In fairness to television, it never really warmed up to me,” the presidential candidate said after his historic defeat.

Following Mondale’s passing, Former President Jimmy Carter paid a touching tribute to the former VP in which he called him “the best vice president in our country’s history.”

“Today I mourn the passing of my dear friend Walter Mondale, who I consider the best vice president in our country’s history,” Carter expressed in his statement.

“During our administration, Fritz used his political skill and personal integrity to transform the vice presidency into a dynamic, policy-driving force that had never been seen before and still exists today.

“He was an invaluable partner and an able servant of the people of Minnesota, the United States and the World. Fritz Mondale provided us all with a model for public service and private behavior.”

Meanwhile, tributes have been pouring in for the dedicated man who stayed active in the political scene for decades despite the challenges and obstacles he faced on the way.

Our thoughts are with Mondale’s family during these challenging times.