Madeleine Albright, the first female secretary of state in US history, has died aged 84.
Albright’s family announced her death in a statement Wednesday.
“She was surrounded by family and friends. We have lost a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend,” her family said.
Below is a statement from the family of @Madeleine: pic.twitter.com/C7Xt0EN5c9
— Madeleine Albright (@madeleine) March 23, 2022
Albright served as secretary of state under President Clinton for four years.
She’s survived by three daughters and six grandchildren, as well as a brother and sister.
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