Colin Powell Dies Due to COVID-19 Complications: Family

Former Gen. Colin Powell onstage at A Capitol Fourth concert at the U.S. Capitol on July 4, 2016. Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Capital Concerts

Former Secretary of State and retired Gen. Colin Powell has died at age 84, his family announced on Oct. 18.

Powell “passed away this morning due to complications from COVID-19,” the family said in a statement.