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The '''death of ]''' ocurred in his home in Kent, Connecticut, 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, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130015237/https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/11/29/henry-kissinger-dead-obituary/ |url-status=live }}</ref> His death was announced by Kissinger Associates, his consulting firm.<ref name=":3" /> |
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Kissinger was a beloved figure in ] and his death was widely mourned among both government figures and on the country's social media and state media. News Service stated in his obituary that "Today, this 'old friend of the Chinese people,' who had a sharp vision and a thorough understanding of world affairs, has completed his legendary life". China Central Television, the state broadcaster, called Kissinger a "legendary diplomat" and a "living fossil" who had witnessed the development of China-U.S. relations. Shortly before his death, Chinese president |
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== Reactions== |
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=== Nationals === |
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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 Nazis as a young boy from a Jewish family, then fought them in the United States Army."</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 prisoner of war, and in the later years, as a senator and statesman. The McCain family will miss his wit, charm, and intelligence terribly."<ref name=reutersreact /></blockquote> |
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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 |last=Klug |first=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> |
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=== International === |
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{{flagicon|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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{{flagicon|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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{{flagicon|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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{{flagicon|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 of some of the most important events of the century."<ref name=reutersreact/> |
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{{flagicon|Germany}}: The German Chancellor ] stated: "The world has lost a great diplomat".<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/ |access-date=2023-11-30 |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130094454/https://www.reuters.com/world/us/reaction-death-us-diplomat-henry-kissinger-2023-11-30/ |url-status=live}}</ref> |
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{{flagicon|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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== Funeral == |
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Kissinger Associates announced that the funeral would be private, and would be followed by a memorial service in ].<ref>{{Cite press release |last= |first= |title=Dr. Henry Kissinger Dies at Age 100 |url=https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dr-henry-kissinger-dies-at-age-100-302001393.html |access-date=2023-11-30 |website=www.prnewswire.com |language=en |archive-date=November 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231130014842/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/dr-henry-kissinger-dies-at-age-100-302001393.html |url-status=live }}</ref> |
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