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Former US Secretary of Defense Donald RumsfeldCredit: Getty

What was Donald Rumsfeld's net worth?

was worth $200million according to .

served as Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under Gerald Ford, and again from January 2001 to December 2006 under George W. Bush.

He was both the youngest and the second-oldest person to serve in the Secretary of Defense role.

Rumsfeld was working in the during and it's aftermath.

He oversaw the Pentagon’s response and its initial attack on bases in .

Rumsfeld served as Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 and then 2001 to 2006

From there, he became a key decision maker during the , turning the Pentagon’s attention to Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein in 2002.

In 2003, forces invaded Iraq to prevent Hussein from launching attacks with weapons of mass destruction.

This prompted a guerrilla war in the country after none were found.

Bush fired Rumsfeld in 2006, following thousands of deaths of US troops as well as Iraqi and Afghani civilians.

Rumsfeld was 88-years-old at the time of his deathCredit: Getty

What was his cause of death?

Rumsfeld passed way on Tuesday, June 29, 2021.

The cause of Rumsfeld's death was multiple myeloma, , Keith Urbahn.

Hi family told of their "deep sadness" at his passing.

A statement read: "It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Donald Rumsfeld, an American statesman and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.

"History may remember him for his extraordinary accomplishments over six decades of public service, but for those who knew him best and whose lives were forever changed as a result, we will remember his unwavering love for his wife Joyce, his family and friends, and the integrity he brought to a life dedicated to country."

The statement confirmed that .

He was 88-years-old at the time of his death.