News about the death of Henry Kissinger, the “giant” of American diplomacy

Former foreign minister dies Henry Kissinger He died Wednesday at his home in Connecticut at the age of 100.

Kissinger, who served as secretary of state to Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford and played a key diplomatic role during the Cold War, died today, the consulting firm said in a statement.

Although AFP calls him a giant of American diplomacy, Reuters reports that Nobel Peace Prize winner Kissinger has left an indelible mark on American foreign policy.

He will be laid to rest in a private family ceremony and a public memorial service will be held later in New York City, the company said.