Former United States Democratic politician Geraldine Ferraro has died at the age of 75.
She had been been suffering from cancer for many years, and died in hospital in Massachusetts reports the BBC.
Ms Ferraro was the first female vice-presidential candidate to represent a major political party, when she became Walter Mondale's running mate in 1984.
Their presidential bid was heavily defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan and his running mate, George Bush snr.
A statement released by Ms Ferraro's family said she was widely known as a "leader, a fighter for justice, and a tireless advocate for those without a voice".
