WASHINGTON (AP) — Colin Powell, former Joint Chiefs chairman and secretary of state, has died from COVID-19 complications, his family said Monday.

In an announcement on social media, the family said Powell had been fully vacccinated.

Powell was the first African American to serve as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and secretary of state.

9 Important Photos of Rep. Sherwood Boehlert Serving in Washington, D.C.

Former U.S. Representative Sherwood Boehlert passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021 following an illness. He served in Washington at a time when bipartisanship was actually possible in Congress. Here are some photos of Sherry at work, in Washington, D.C..

37 Photos from the 9/11 the Museum adjacent to One World Trade Center in New York City

I recently visited the 9/11 Museum just prior to the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. These photos are just some of the powerful and impactful moments we witnessed during our walk through.

7 Famous Central New Yorkers (You've Probably Never Heard Of)

But there are other "not so famous" Central New Yorkers you've probably never heard of that have done some great things.

15 Little Known Facts About Central and Upstate New York

Some of us know one or two of these facts about Upstate New York, but here is a list of documented things about the region that are not so widely known. 
Did you know that...

More From WIBX 950