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Donald Rumsfeld dead: Iraq war architect and controversial politician dies at 88
Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Former US Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld has died aged 88.His relatives paid tribute to his "extraordinary accomplishments over six decades of public service" and "unwavering love" to his wife and loved ones.He served as Secretary of Defense from 1975 to 1977 under president Gerald Ford, and again from 2001 to 2006 under George Bush - when he led the US into war in Afghanistan and Iraq.A statement from the family of Ronald Rumsfeld read: "It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Donald Rumsfeld, an American statesman and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.