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March 6, 2015

Cardinal Edward Egan, former New York archbishop, dies at 82

Cardinal Edward Egan died March 5 at the age of 82. He served as the archbishop of New York during the 9/11 terror attacks and the clergy sex abuse scandal. He was best known for improving the $20-million deficit through layoffs, restructuring and fundraising.

NEW YORK - Cardinal Edward Egan, who served as archbishop of New York through the trauma of the 9/11 terror attacks and the clergy sex abuse scandal but was best known for administrative acumen that helped solidify the finances of the sprawling archdiocese, died March 5. He was 82.

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