Powell died in mid-October 2021 from [[COVID-19]] despite fully taking the [[COVID-19 vaccine]].<ref>Cohen, David; Forgey, Quint (October 18, 2021). [https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/18/general-colin-powell-obit-036445 Colin Powell dies from Covid complications]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 18, 2021.</ref> According to several sources, his immune system was weakened by cancer impacting his blood cells.<ref>Two references: | Powell died in mid-October 2021 from [[COVID-19]] despite fully taking the [[COVID-19 vaccine]].<ref>Cohen, David; Forgey, Quint (October 18, 2021). [https://www.politico.com/news/2021/10/18/general-colin-powell-obit-036445 Colin Powell dies from Covid complications]. ''Politico''. Retrieved October 18, 2021.</ref> According to several sources, his immune system was weakened by cancer impacting his blood cells.<ref>Two references: |