Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
NEW YORK (AP) — Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, onetime foreign policy researcher and wife of former Secretary of…
Nancy Kissinger, the philanthropist and wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has passed away at the age of 92. She died on Thursday at her residence in Kent, Connecticut. The cause of her death has not been revealed. Robert Johnson, manager of the property, announced that she will be laid to rest beside her late husband at Arlington National Cemetery at a later time.
Nancy was born into a family of lawyers in New York City and met Henry while working for New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. They were married in 1974. Nancy was known for her intelligence, fashion sense, and her role in New York philanthropy. She was recognized for her ability to connect with influential CEOs and her discreet diplomatic skills.
Michael Bloomberg, a close friend of the Kissingers, praised Nancy's ideas and insights, emphasizing her status as Henry's most trusted advisor. Diana and Michael Bloomberg, her spouse, described Nancy as a dear friend and expressed their deep sorrow over her loss. In 1982, Nancy made headlines when she attempted to restrain a woman who was harassing her and Henry at Newark Airport while they were en route to Boston for Henry's bypass surgery.
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