He was a former top military officer who rose to become the
first African-American secretary of state in 2001 under Republican George W
Bush.
“We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father,
grandfather and a great American,” a statement said.
“We want to thank the medical staff… for their caring
treatment,” it added.
The statement said that he had been fully vaccinated
against Covid. Mr Powell became a trusted military adviser to a number of
leading US politicians. – BBC News
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