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The political world reacted with sadness Friday to news of the death of Adam Yauch, a founding member of the Beastie Boys. The emcee, known by the stage name MCA, succumbed to cancer. He was 47.

Born and Bred in Brooklyn, U.S.A., they call him Adam Yauch, but he's M.C.A. RIP Adam. #beastieboys #nosleeptillbrooklyn

â€" Chuck Schumer (@ChuckSchumer) May 4, 2012

Sad day for so many New Yorkers & music fans everywhere. My heart & prayers go out to Adam Yauch's family & everyone who loved him.

â€" Kirsten Gillibrand (@SenGillibrand) May 4, 2012

Thanks to artists like him #RIPMCA // RT @BenjySarlin: MCA a timely reminder that New York is more awesome than everywhere else

â€" Mike Bloomberg (@MikeBloomberg) May 4, 2012

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