Richard Holbrooke: Died three days after he took ill at work

Holbrooke died on Monday, three days after he took ill at work, was rushed to hospital and diagnosed with a torn aorta.
Richard Holbrooke, a forceful presence in American diplomacy for more than 45 years, died tonight in Washington, D.C. He was 69.
His death, after emergency surgery Friday for a torn aorta, was confirmed by sources to ABC News White House Correspondent Jake Tapper.
Holbrooke, served in the Obama administration as the U.S. special representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan, was putting the finishing touches on a major report on American military and diplomatic efforts in Afghanistan, due to be released on Thursday.Richard Holbrooke: Died three days after he took ill at work

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