FILE: Portrait of married couple, philanthropist Nancy Kissinger and former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, as they arrive at the White House for a State Dinner (in honor of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher), Washington DC, November 16 …
Nancy Kissinger, the widow of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died, according to multiple reports.
She was 92 years old.
Nancy Kissinger’s death
What we know:
According to The New York Times, Nancy Kissinger died at her home in South Kent, Connecticut. Her death comes nearly three years after Henry Kissinger died at 100.
What we don't know:
No cause of death was given.
What they're saying:
"Nancy Kissinger was a powerhouse of ideas and insights that she put to work throughout her life in government and philanthropy - and as Henry’s most valued and trusted advisor," former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg said in tribute on social media. "She was the ultimate diplomat - as wise as she was discreet - and I know how completely Henry admired and loved her. Diana and I were fortunate to call her a dear friend, and to see their extraordinary partnership in action over the decades. We will miss her greatly."
Nancy Kissinger’s life
The backstory:
Nancy Kissinger married her late husband in 1974, when Henry Kissinger was serving as secretary of state under former President Richard Nixon. It was Henry Kissinger’s second marriage.
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Nancy was described by friends as an "intelligent, capable and warm woman, with a great deal of charm, a good sense of humor and an iron sense of integrity." She was a perfect match for her husband, a gruff yet commanding presence and behind-the-scenes manipulator of power. Decades later, his name still provokes impassioned debate over foreign policy landmarks long past.
The Source: This article includes information from The New York Times, comments from former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg, and previous FOX Local reporting.