Military · Politics · 1937–2021
Colin Powell — Age, Birthday & Biography
Born: 5 April 1937 · Died: 18 October 2021 · Age at death: 84
How old was Colin Powell when he died?
Colin Powell died aged 84. He was born on 5 April 1937 and died on 18 October 2021.
First Black American to serve as Secretary of State
Did you know?During his youth, he worked in a furniture store and learned to speak Yiddish from his co-workers and customers.
Colin Luther Powell ( KOH-lin POW-əl; (1937-04-05)April 5, 1937 – (2021-10-18)October 18, 2021) was an American U.S.
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- Age at death
- 84
- Would be
- 89
- Years since death
- 5
- Born
- April 5, 1937 · New York City, United States
- Died
- October 18, 2021
- Cause of death
- COVID-19
- Nationality
- American
- Known for
- Military, Politics
Family
- Spouse
- Alma Powell
- Children
- Linda Powell, Michael Kevin Powell
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- Born on April 5Born on April 5 too? You share your birthday with Colin Powell, Thomas Hobbes, Bette Davis and 25 more famous people. See your full list of birthday matches.Date page
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- See the front page from the day Colin Powell was bornA newspaper front page for 5 April 1937, styled like the papers of the time, with headlines and famous birthdays from that day.Birthday newspaper
- Would-be age todayColin Powell would be 89 years old today. See how many birthdays they would have celebrated.Age
- Birth anniversaryColin Powell's 90th birthday is in 162 days. If it's your birthday too, it's a double celebration!90th
- Death anniversaryThe 6th anniversary of Colin Powell's death is in 358 days. A moment to remember their legacy.6th
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