Former US Vice President Walter Mondale Dies At 93

No cause was given for Mondale's death, according to reports citing a statement from his family.

Former US Vice President Walter Mondale, a liberal icon who famously told voters to expect a tax increase should he win the presidency, died Monday, US media reported. He was 93 years old. No cause was given for Mondale's death, according to reports citing a statement from his family. Mondale served as vice president under President Jimmy Carter, from 1977-1981. "Today I mourn the passing of my dear friend Walter Mondale, who I consider the best vice president in our country's history," Carter said in a statement, extending his condolences to his former number two's family.