The Political World , Pays Tribute to Colin Powell .<br />Powell died on Monday due <br />to complications with Covid-19. .<br />The former secretary of <br />state was fully vaccinated. .<br />He was 84 years old. .<br />Tributes poured in from the political world. .<br />Having repeatedly broken racial barriers, blazing a trail for others to follow in federal government service, Colin was committed throughout his life to investing in the next generation of leadership, President Joe Biden, via Reuters .<br />Godspeed to Secretary Colin Powell who led with integrity, admitted fallibility and defended democracy. Deepest condolences to his loved ones and friends, Stacey Abrams, via Twitter.<br />My condolences to the family of Colin Powell. Though we disagreed on many issues, I always respected him and was proud of his achievements. When he and I ran into each other and conversed, I always left feeling he was a sincere and committed man to what he believed in. RIP, Reverend Al Sharpton, via Twitter .<br />Laura and I are deeply saddened by the death of Colin Powell. He was a great public servant, starting with his time as a soldier during Vietnam. Many Presidents relied on General Powell’s counsel and experience, George H.W. Bush, via statement .<br />The world lost one of the greatest leaders that we have ever witnessed ... and I lost a tremendous personal friend and mentor, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, <br />via ABC News
