Ex-N.Y. Gov. Cuomo in hospital

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

• 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," said Dani Lever, a spokeswoman for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the former governor's son. "We will provide updates as appropriate."

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My pop is Mario Cuomo (also my son!) Pop is in the hospital, and he is doing well enough. Thx for all the sweet sentiments. Appreciated.

— Chris Cuomo (@ChrisCuomo) November 30, 2014

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."