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 State Henry Kissinger, has died. Sh
Nancy Kissinger, the philanthropist and wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has passed away at the age of 92. Her death occurred on Thursday at their home in Kent, Connecticut, according to Robert Johnson, the manager of the property. The cause of her demise has not been disclosed. Nancy and Henry Kissinger, who were married in 1974, are set to be laid to rest together at Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.
Born into a wealthy New York City family, Nancy Kissinger was the daughter of a lawyer. She met Henry Kissinger while working for New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. Known for her intelligence and strong presence in the philanthropic scene, Nancy was often spotted at high-profile fashion events. Philanthropist Judy Peabody praised her ability to connect with top CEOs effortlessly and her significant contributions to government and philanthropy.
Michael Bloomberg, a close friend of the Kissingers, described Nancy as a "powerhouse of ideas and insights" who played a crucial role in her husband's administration. Diana, also known as Nancy's mother, fondly remembered her as a dear friend and expressed their shared admiration for her wisdom and discretion. In 1982, Nancy made headlines when she intervened to protect her husband from an intrusive questioner at Newark Airport.
A judge later acquitted her of assault, deeming her actions a spontaneous reaction to a provocative query.
Nancy and Henry Kissinger's relationship began in the mid-1960s, coinciding with Henry's tenure as a consultant for Rockefeller and her position on Rockefeller's Commission on Critical Choices for America. They married in 1974 and settled in New York, owning properties in Manhattan and Kent, Connecticut. Nancy, a graduate of Mount Holyoke College, returned to the institution as a history teacher after her graduation in 1955 and pursued graduate studies at the University of California at Berkeley before her philanthropic career took off.
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