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] died in his home in ], on November 29, 2023, at the age of 100.<ref>{{cite news|url = https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/us/henry-kissinger-dead.html|title = Henry Kissinger Is Dead at 100; Shaped Nation's Cold War History|last = Sanger|first = David E.|author-link=David E. Sanger|date = November 29, 2023|accessdate = November 29, 2023|newspaper = ]|url-access = limited|archive-date = November 30, 2023|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20231130015820/https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/29/us/henry-kissinger-dead.html|url-status = live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Pengelly |first=Martin |date=2023-11-30 |title=Henry Kissinger, secretary of state to Richard Nixon, dies at 100 |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/29/henry-kissinger-dies-secretary-of-state-richard-nixon |access-date=2023-11-30 |issn=0261-3077 |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130021956/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/29/henry-kissinger-dies-secretary-of-state-richard-nixon |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |date=2023-11-30 |title=Key facts about Henry Kissinger, US diplomat and presidential adviser |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/key-facts-about-henry-kissinger-us-diplomat-presidential-adviser-2023-11-30/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130061133/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/key-facts-about-henry-kissinger-us-diplomat-presidential-adviser-2023-11-30/ |url-status=live }}</ref> He is survived by his wife, Nancy Maginnes Kissinger; two children, David and Elizabeth; and five grandchildren.<ref name=":3">{{Cite news |date=2023-11-30 |title=Henry Kissinger, who shaped world affairs under two presidents, dies at 100 |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/11/29/henry-kissinger-dead-obituary/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |newspaper=Washington Post |language=en |archive-date=November 30, 2023s/2023/11/29/henry-kissinger-dead-obituary/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His death was announced by ], his consulting firm,<ref name=":3" /> which also stated that the funeral would be private and would be followed by a memorial service in New York City. |
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<blockquote>"I’ll never forget the first time I met Dr. Kissinger. I was a young Senator, and he was Secretary of State – giving a briefing on the state of the world. Throughout our careers, we often disagreed. And often strongly. But from that first briefing – his fierce intellect and profound strategic focus was evident. Long after retiring from government, he continued to offer his views and ideas to the most important policy discussion across multiple generations. Jill and I send our condolences to his wife Nancy, his children Elizabeth and David, his grandchildren, and all those who loved him."<ref name="Kissinger">{{cite web|url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/reaction-death-us-diplomat-henry-kissinger-2023-11-30/|title=Henry Kissinger: How the world reacted to US diplomat's death|publisher=Reuters.com|language=EN|date=November 30, 2023|access-date=November 30, 2023}}</ref></blockquote> |
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* The former president ] stated: |
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<blockquote>"America has lost one of the most dependable and distinctive voices on foreign affairs with the passing of Henry Kissinger. I have long admired the man who fled the ] as a young boy from a Jewish family, then fought them in the United States Army. When he later became ], his appointment as a former refugee said as much about his greatness as it did America's greatness. He worked in the Administrations of two presidents and counseled many more. I am grateful for that service and advice, but I am most grateful for his friendship. ] and I will miss his wisdom, his charm, and his humor. And we will always be thankful for the contributions of Henry Kissinger."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-11-29 |title=Statement by President George W. Bush on Secretary Henry Kissinger |url=https://www.bushcenter.org/newsroom/statement-by-president-george-w-bush-on-secretary-henry-kissinger/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=George W. Bush Presidential Center |language=en}}</ref></blockquote> |
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*], the widow of ], wrote: |
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<blockquote>"Henry Kissinger was ever present in my late husband's life. While John was a ], and in the later years, as a senator and statesman. The McCain family will miss his wit, charm, and intelligence terribly."<ref name="reutersreact">{{Cite news |date=2023-11-30 |title=Reaction to the death of US diplomat Henry Kissinger |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/us/reaction-death-us-diplomat-henry-kissinger-2023-11-30/ |url-status=live |access-date=2023-11-30 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130094454/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/reaction-death-us-diplomat-henry-kissinger-2023-11-30/ |archive-date=November 30, 2023}}</ref></blockquote> |
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* The ] Twitter account posted: |
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<blockquote>"The Yankees are profoundly saddened by the passing of former United States {{sic}} Henry Kissinger, who performed varied and vital diplomatic and advisory roles throughout his distinguished career. A lifelong friend of the Yankees organization, he was a frequent welcome guest of the Steinbrenner family at Yankee Stadium. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed."<ref name="nyyankeesreact">{{cite tweet |date=2023-11-30|number=1730234838693614070|user=Yankees|title=Statement from the New York Yankees|author-link=New York Yankees|access-date=November 30, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref> |
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'']'' ran an obituary titled "Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America's Ruling Class, Finally Dies" and the front page of '']'' labeled him "The Beltway Butcher".<ref>{{Cite news |last=Debusmann |first=Bernd Jr |date=2023-11-30 |title=Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger dies aged 100 |language=en-GB |work=] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67574495 |access-date=2023-11-30}}</ref> Writing for '']'', Nick Turse described him as "a diplomat responsible for millions of deaths".<ref>{{cite news |last=Turse|first=Nick |date=November 29, 2023 |title=Henry Kissinger, Diplomat Responsible for Millions of Deaths, Dies at 100|url=https://theintercept.com/2023/11/29/henry-kissinger-death/|work=] |location= |access-date=November 30, 2023}}</ref> Due to his controversial legacy, the announcement of Kissinger's death was met with widespread celebrations on social media.<ref>{{Cite news |last1=Klug |first1=Foster |last2=Moulson |first2=Geir |date=2023-11-30 |title=Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism |language=en |work=The Hamilton Spectator |url=https://www.thespec.com/news/world/asia/global-leaders-pay-tribute-to-henry-kissinger-but-his-record-also-draws-criticism/article_2ad753ae-343f-53ef-8155-2897e3f66ef8.html |access-date=2023-11-30 |issn=1189-9417}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last1=Moulson |first1=Geir |last2=Klug |first2=Foster |date=2023-11-30 |title=Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism |url=https://apnews.com/article/kissinger-death-global-reaction-4e98e88ae257d21603924651c75a383d |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=AP News |language=en}}</ref> ] user who first noted Kissinger's death gained attention on the site, was called an 'instant legend'.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rose |first1=Janus |title=Misplaced Pages Editor Who First Noted Henry Kissinger's Death Has Become an 'Instant Legend' |url=https://www.vice.com/en/article/5d9qeb/wikipedia-editor-who-first-noted-henry-kissingers-death-has-become-an-instant-legend |website=vice.com |date=30 November 2023 |publisher=VICE News |access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Buscemi |first1=Lola |title=La contributrice Wikipédia qui a actualisé la page de Kissinger à sa mort est devenue une star |url=https://www.slate.fr/story/257200/page-wikipedia-kissinger-mort-contributrice-premiere-asticky-star |website=slate.fr |date=December 2023 |publisher=Slate |access-date=3 December 2023}}</ref> |
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* Chile: Chilean ambassador to the United States ] called Kissinger "a man whose historical brilliance could never conceal his profound moral wretchedness."<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last1=Davidson |first1=Helen |last2=Roth |first2=Andrew |last3=McCurry |first3=Justin |last4=Phillips |first4=Tom |last5=Tondo |first5=Lorenzo |last6=Ratcliffe |first6=Rebecca |last7=Lin |first7=Chi Hui |last8=Nguyen |first8=Lam |date=2023-11-30 |title=Praise and criticism as world reacts to death of Henry Kissinger |language=en-GB |work=The Guardian |url=https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/nov/30/a-towering-figure-world-leaders-pay-tribute-to-henry-kissinger |access-date=2023-11-30 |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
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* China: ] stated: "The Chinese people never forget their old friends, and Sino-U.S. relations will always be linked with the name of Henry Kissinger".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.businessinsider.com/henry-kissinger-xi-jinping-old-friend-chinese-people-snub-biden-2023-11|title=Henry Kissinger was so revered in China that Xi Jinping personally called him an 'old friend' while snubbing Biden officials|publisher=Business Insider|language=EN|date=November 30, 2023|access-date=November 30, 2023}}</ref> |
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* European Union: The ] President ] called Kissinger a "strategist with attention to the smallest detail" and "A kind human and a brilliant mind who, over 100 years, shaped the destinies of some of the most important events of the century."<ref name="reutersreact" /> |
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* France: The French President ] called to Kissinger "A Giant in the History"<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.barrons.com/news/france-s-macron-hails-kissinger-as-giant-of-history-e13b421b|title=France's Macron Hails Kissinger As 'Giant Of History'|publisher=Barrons.com|language=EN|date=November 30, 2023|access-date=November 30, 2023}}</ref> |
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* Germany: The German Chancellor ] stated: "The world has lost a great diplomat".<ref name="reutersreact" /> |
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* Israel: Israeli Prime Minister ] stated that he "had the privilege of meeting Dr. Kissinger on numerous occasions, the most recent being just two months ago in New York. Each meeting with him was not just a lesson in diplomacy but also a masterclass in statesmanship. His understanding of the complexities of international relations and his unique insights into the challenges facing our world were unparalleled."<ref name="reutersreact" /> |
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* Italy: Italian Prime Minister ] said that "it has been a privilege to have recently engaged with him on various issues on the international agenda."<ref name=":0" /> |
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* Japan: Japanese Prime Minister ] praised his "significant contributions to the regional peace and stability"<ref name=":0" /> |
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* Russia: The Russian President ] mourned the death of Kissinger, saying in a telegram to Kissinger's widow Nancy that he was a "wise and farsighted statesman".<ref>{{Cite news |last= |date=2023-11-30 |title=Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman |language=en |work=Reuters |url=https://www.reuters.com/world/russias-putin-praises-henry-kissinger-wise-pragmatic-statesman-2023-11-30/ |access-date=2023-11-30}}</ref> |
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* United Kingdom: The UK Prime Minister, ], stated: "I had the great pleasure of spending time with Dr Kissinger at No10 earlier this year. I learned so much from him, from studying his work as a student to reading his most recent books as Prime Minister. Henry had a great affinity for and understanding of the UK, with many friends and admirers here. He was a titan of international diplomacy who led a remarkable life. Right until his 100th year, he was a source of great wisdom on subjects from geopolitics to AI. Our thoughts are with his family."<ref name="Kissinger"/> |
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