Bernard Kerik, who served as New York City's police commissioner on 9/11 and later pleaded guilty to tax fraud before being pardoned, has died. He was 69.FBI Director Kash Patel said that Kerik's death Thursday came after an unspecified “private battle with illness.

Bernie Kerik, who served as New York City's police commissioner on 9/11 and later pleaded guilty to tax fraud before being pardoned, has died.

Kerik earned more than 100 commendations for bravery, valor, and service.