ALMA Powell, the wife of former Secretary of State Colin Powell, is perhaps best known.
On the 18th of October 2021, news broke that her husband, who was 84 years old, had unexpectedly died. The funeral of Colin Powell was held at Washington National Cathedral on November 5th, and many prominent politicians attended, including Joe Biden, Barack Obama, and Hillary Clinton.
Alma was born on October 27, 1937, and she is most recognized for her work as an audiologist in the United States.
After completing her undergraduate studies at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, the native Alabaman moved to Boston to attend Emerson College to pursue a career in speech pathology and audiology.
Since 1962, Alma and Colin have been married, a relationship that spanned over 60 years.
It’s also well known that she’s an advocate for children and youth and currently serves on the board of directors for America’s Promise Alliance.
What was Colin Powell’s cause of death?
As a former four-star general, Colin served as an American diplomat and politician.
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He was the first African-American to fill the position of US Secretary of State, which he held from 2001 to 2005.
In a Facebook post from his family, they stated that he had died as a result of Covid-19-related problems.
“General Colin L. Powell, former U.S. Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, passed away this morning due to complications from Covid 19,” Powell’s family wrote.
“We have lost a remarkable and loving husband, father, grandfather and a great American.”
At this time it remains unknown if he was vaccinated.
Following his death, former President George W. Bush then released a statement calling him a “great public servant.”
“Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of Colin Powell,” Bush said. “He was a great public servant, starting with his time as a soldier during Vietnam… Laura and I send Alma and their children out sincere condolences as they remember the life of a great man.”
Who are Colin and Alma’s children?
Over the years, Colin and Alma welcomed three children together.
Their children include: Annemarie, Michael, 58, and Linda, 55.
Today, Annemarie and Linda are known for their careers in the entertainment industry.
Annemarie went on to become a producer while Linda is known as an actress.
Linda is known for her roles in Chicago Fire, House of Cards, Madam Secretary and The Report while Annemarie has famously produced Soaps’ Most Unforgettable Love Stories and Walt Disney World’s 25th Anniversary Party.
Michael decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and went into the world of politics.
He is known as the former Republican chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and current president of the trade association the National Cable & Telecommunications Association.
Michael was appointed to the Federal Communications Commission by President Bill Clinton on November 3, 1997.
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