What was Colin Powell’s cause of death?
COLIN Powell was known as the United States government's first black Secretary of State.
On October 18, 2021, it was announced Powell had passed away, his life was then honored on November 5, during a memorial service at Washington's National Cathedral.
What was Colin Powell's cause of death?
Powell's death was first announced in a Facebook post that stated he passed away due to complications from Covid-19.
He was 84 years old at the time.
"General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from ," Powell's family wrote.
"We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American," the family said, noting he was fully vaccinated.
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The Powell family confirmed the former US secretary of state passed away at Walter Reed National Medical Center, where he was receiving treatment.
It was later revealed the former politician had also suffered from Parkinson's disease and multiple myeloma.
He is survived by his wife Alma Powell, their children, and his grandchildren.
Alma and Colin tied the knot in 1962 and had been together almost 60 years prior to his death.
Their children include: Annemarie, Michael, 58, and Linda, 55.
How long was Colin Powell in politics?
Powell was a diplomat and retired four-star general who served as the 65th United States Secretary of State from 2001 to 2005.
He was born and raised in Harlem, New York.
Before was elected president, Powell and his successor, Condoleezza Rice, were the highest-ranking African Americans in the history of the federal executive branch.
The politician became the first Black national security adviser during the end of Ronald Reagan's presidency.
He was also the youngest and first African American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under President George H.W. Bush.
After leaving the Bush administration, Powell returned to private life.
He joined the venture capital firm Kleiner Perkins in 2005, where he worked as a strategic adviser until his death.
What did people say about Colin Powell's death?
Tributes flooded out for the former Secretary of State.
Former President mourned the death of Powell in a statement, saying: "Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of Colin Powell.
"He was a great public servant, starting with his time as a soldier during Vietnam. Many Presidents relied on General Powell's counsel and experience."
The 43rd president added: "He was such a favorite of Presidents that he earned the Presidential Medal of Freedom - twice. He was highly respected at home and abroad.
"And most important, Colin was a family man and a friend. Laura and I send Alma and their children our sincere condolences as they remember the life of a great man."
During the memorial service, his son Michael then offered a tribute.
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"The example of Colin Powell does not call on us to emulate his resume which is too formidable for mere mortals," he said at the time. "It is to emulate his character and his example as a human being. We can strive to do that. We can choose to be good."
His daughter Annemarie later read a passage of Scripture, Micah 6:6-8.
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