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Former Top US Diplomat Bill Richardson Dies Aged 75

By, Muhd. Faizan

Date - 03/09/2023

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Bill Richardson, a former US ambassador to the United Nations, energy secretary, and New Mexico governor, died on Wednesday at the age of 75.

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Richardson died of complications from Parkinson's disease, his family said.

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He was a member of the Democratic Party and served as governor of New Mexico from 1995 to 2003.

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He was appointed UN ambassador by President Bill Clinton in 1997 and served in that position until 1998.

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He was appointed energy secretary by President Barack Obama in 2009 and served in that position until 2013.

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Richardson was a strong advocate for human rights and diplomacy.

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He was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the United States, in 2013.

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He is survived by his wife, Barbara, and their two children. His death is a major loss for the Democratic Party and for the country.

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