Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, pictured here in 2009, has been hospitalized.

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Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has been hospitalized

"He is in good spirits," a spokeswoman for Gov. Andrew Cuomo says

"Pop is in the hospital, and he is doing well enough," CNN's Chris Cuomo tweets

CNN  — 

Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo has been hospitalized to treat a heart condition, a spokeswoman said Sunday.

“He is in good spirits and thanks everyone for their support and best wishes,” a spokeswoman for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the former governor’s son, said. “We will provide updates as appropriate.”

Mario Cuomo, 82, was New York’s governor for three terms from 1983-1995.

Son Chris Cuomo, the host of CNN’s “New Day,” thanked supporters in a Twitter post Sunday night.

“Pop is in the hospital, and he is doing well enough,” he said. “Thx for all the sweet sentiments. Appreciated.”