Death and funeral of Henry Kissinger: Difference between revisions

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[[File:Henry and Nancy Kissinger.jpg|thumb|Henry and [[Nancy Kissinger]] at the Metropolitan Opera opening in 2008]]

[[Henry Kissinger]] died 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 = [[The New York Times]]|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" /> which also stated that the funeral would be private and would be followed by a memorial service in [[New York City]].<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>

==Reactions==

===Nationals===

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* The former president [[George W. Bush]] stated:

<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 [[Nazism|Nazis]] as a young boy from a Jewish family, then fought them in the United States Army. When he later became [[United States Secretary of State|Secretary of State]], 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. [[Laura Bush|Laura]] 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>

*[[Cindy McCain]], the widow of [[John McCain]], wrote:

<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">{{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>

* The [[New York Yankees]] [[Twitter]] account posted:

<blockquote>"The Yankees are profoundly saddened by the passing of former United States [secretary of state] {{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|date=November 30, 2023|url-status=live}}</ref>

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''[[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".<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=[[BBC News]] |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-67574495 |access-date=2023-11-30}}</ref> Writing for ''[[The Intercept]]'', 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=[[The Intercept]] |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><ref>{{Cite web |last=Moulson |first=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>

===International===

* {{Flag|Chile}}: Chilean ambassador to the United States [[Juan Gabriel Valdés]] called Kissinger “a man whose historical brilliance could never conceal his profound moral wretchedness.”<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Davidson |first=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>

* {{flag|China}}: [[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".<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>

* {{flag|European Union}}: 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 destinies of some of the most important events of the century."<ref name="reutersreact" />

* {{flag|France}}: The French President [[Emmanuel Macron]], 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>

* {{flag|Germany}}: The German Chancellor [[Olaf Scholz]] stated: "The world has lost a great diplomat".<ref name="reutersreact" />

* {{flag|Israel}}: 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."<ref name="reutersreact" />

* {{Flag|Italy}}: Italian Prime Minister [[Giorgia Meloni]] said that "it has been a privilege to have recently engaged with him on various issues on the international agenda."<ref name=":0" />

* {{Flag|Japan}}: Japanese Prime Minister [[Fumio Kishida]] praised his "significant contributions to the regional peace and stability"<ref name=":0" />

*{{flag|Russia}}: 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".<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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