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The death of Henry Kissinger ocurred in his home in Kent, Connecticut, on November 29, 2023, at the age of 100. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Maginnes Kissinger; two children, David and Elizabeth; and five grandchildren. His death was announced by Kissinger Associates, his consulting firm. Kissinger Associates announced that the funeral would be private, and would be followed by a memorial service in New York City.
Kissinger was a beloved figure in China 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
Reactions
Nationals
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- The former president George W. Bush stated:
"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."
- Cindy McCain, the widow of John McCain, wrote:
"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."
Rolling Stone ran an obituary titled "Henry Kissinger, War Criminal Beloved by America's Ruling Class, Finally Dies" and the front page of HuffPost labeled him "The Beltway Butcher". Writing for The Intercept, Nick Turse described him as "a diplomat responsible for millions of deaths". Due to his controversial legacy, the announcement of Kissinger's death was met with widespread celebrations on social media.
International
: Xi Jinping stated: "The Chinese people never forget their old friends, and Sino-U.S. relations will always be linked with the name of Henry Kissinger".
: The Russian President Vladimir Putin mourned the death of Kissinger, saying in a telegram to Kissinger's widow Nancy that he was a "wise and farsighted statesman".
: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 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."
The European Council President Charles Michel 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."
: The German Chancellor Olaf Scholz stated: "The world has lost a great diplomat".
: The French President Emmanuel Macron, called to Kissinger "A Giant in the History"
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- Turse, Nick (November 29, 2023). "Henry Kissinger, Diplomat Responsible for Millions of Deaths, Dies at 100". The Intercept. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- Klug, Foster; Moulson, Geir (2023-11-30). "Global leaders pay tribute to Henry Kissinger, but his record also draws criticism". The Hamilton Spectator. ISSN 1189-9417. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- "Henry Kissinger was so revered in China that Xi Jinping personally called him an 'old friend' while snubbing Biden officials". Business Insider. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.
- "Russia's Putin praises Henry Kissinger as wise and pragmatic statesman". Reuters. 2023-11-30. Retrieved 2023-11-30.
- "France's Macron Hails Kissinger As 'Giant Of History'". Barrons.com. November 30, 2023. Retrieved November 30, 2023.