Colin Powell Died Oct 20, 2021 20:59:55 GMT -5 via mobile Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by Robert Lotti on Oct 20, 2021 20:59:55 GMT -5 The very first African American U.S. secretary of state passed away on Oct. 18th from complications of COVID-19 at 84 years old. May he rest in peace.