India, May 30 -- Former NYPD Commissioner Bernard Kerik died on Thursday at the age of 69. He had been hospitalized earlier this month due to what was described as "a serious illness." While the exact cause of death has not been officially confirmed, the New York Post reported that Kerik had been suffering from a cardiac-related condition. Kerik is survived by his wife, Hala Matli Kerik, and three children, including a son from his previous marriage to Jacqueline Llerena.

Tributes poured in following news of his passing.

FBI Director Kash Patel honored Kerik in a post on X (formerly Twitter) Thursday evening, writing. "Today, we mourn the loss of Bernard B. Kerik, a warrior, a patriot, and one of the most courageous public servants this...