Richard Holbrooke, Veteran Diplomat, Dead At 69

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by Jon Nicosia | 8:08 pm, December 13th, 2010

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“Washington (CNN) — Richard C. Holbrooke, the high-octane diplomat who spearheaded the end of the Bosnian war and most recently served as the Obama administration’s point man in the volatile Afghan-Pakistani war zone, has died, officials said.

The 69-year-old diplomat died Monday at George Washington University Hospital. He was admitted last Friday after feeling ill. Doctors performed surgery Saturday to repair a tear in his aorta.

One of the world’s most recognizable diplomats, Holbrooke’s career spanned from the Vietnam War-era to the war against the Taliban and al Qaeda in Afghanistan and Pakistan, coinciding with presidencies of the past five decades, from John F. Kennedy to Barack Obama.

He also worked as a journalist and an investment banker. But as a diplomat, he was plain-speaking, accessible, and known for his tough-mindedness. ”

Watch the report from Fox News below:

Afghanistan, Richard Holbrooke, State Deparment

Just4thefax

Fact: Sorry to hear about his loss and a loss for America! Rest in Peace may God watch over his soul!
notsofast

Simply unbelievable!
Sean68

I had heard that he had a torn aorta, and I couldn’t believe he was still alive. The aorta is the largest artery in the body. Seems to me if you tear that sucker, you’re gonna bleed to death very quickly. At any rate, sad. He was relatively young.
AngelPeters

RIP. His life was spent in as a public servant
stoogedudes

Thoughts and prayers with his family and friends in this very difficult time.
Dem4Ever

Hollbrook was disposed of by the Administration and State Dept. because he wanted to finish the fight in Afganistan. They told him if he didn’t back down and tow the line he would be dealt with. He stood his ground and now he’s dead.
CraiginJersey

A tough guy, may he RIP. Note : only CNN is covering this live, Fox and Msnbc back to the usual drivel.
timzank

CraiginJersey said:
A tough guy, may he RIP. Note : only CNN is covering this live, Fox and Msnbc back to the usual drivel.

What exactly is their to cover “live”?
Pablo

CraiginJersey said:
A tough guy, may he RIP. Note : only CNN is covering this live, Fox and Msnbc back to the usual drivel.

That’s weird, because Hannity just covered it.
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Socialist

condolences to his family and close friends. May his soul rest in peace as we thank him greatly for his service as a public servant.
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Sean68 said:
Seems to me if you tear that sucker, you’re gonna bleed to death very quickly.

You are correct, that’s how my uncle Gustav died–he hit the floor and his wife said he was dead within moments.

My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Holbrook and his family.
stoogedudes

pyrope said:
You are correct, that’s how my uncle Gustav died–he hit the floor and his wife said he was dead within moments. My thoughts and prayers are with Mr. Holbrook and his family.

Isn’t that what killed John Ritter? Nasty thing, this condition is. Shows how fragile life is and even the toughest amongst us can be floored by something that doesn’t sound very serious but is.
Kermit

May Richard C. Holbrooke rest in peace.

I heard this this morning on the Stephen Miller show then, Thom Hartmann, Randi Rhodes and read it in the Times ,AP, got home to hear it on MSNBC all of these reported on it. Sad he will be missed.

CraiginJersey said:
A tough guy, may he RIP. Note : only CNN is covering this live, Fox and Msnbc back to the usual drivel.

http://on.msnbc.com/fpGvLE

I guess you must have missed this :)
junoon

Just4thefax said:
Fact: Sorry to hear about his loss and a loss for America! Rest in Peace may God watch over his soul!

Fact: You are a TOOL.
The Real Royal King

Mr. Holbrooke played a formidable role in the successful resolution of the Bosnian conflict, and his career will no doubt serve as a model for diplomatic studies for many, many years to come. Thanks for your service.
The Real Royal King

Pablo said:
That’s weird, because Hannity just covered it.

I wouldn’t know. O’Hannity is stupid. I always associate him with Speedy Alka Seltzer because I need one whenever I see him.