Alma Johnson Powell, the wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, passed away at the age of 86. The news was confirmed by Peggy Cifrino, the former diplomat's chief of staff and family spokesperson.
Alma and Colin Powell shared a marriage that spanned nearly six decades. Alma played a significant role in supporting her husband throughout his distinguished military career. Their love story began with a blind date in 1961, just before Colin was deployed to Vietnam as a military adviser. Over the years, Colin rose through the ranks to become the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff under President Ronald Reagan and later served as the secretary of state during George W. Bush's administration.
