BREAKING NEWS: Former First Lady and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton Dies Peacefully at Home

BREAKING NEWS WASHINGTON, D.C. — Hillary Rodham Clinton, the trailblazing former First Lady, U.S. Senator, and Secretary of State, has passed away peacefully at her home, her family announced today. She was 78.

In a brief statement released this afternoon, the Clinton family expressed their deep grief while celebrating her historic life and legacy.

“It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and wife,” the statement read. “She passed away peacefully today surrounded by family at her residence. To the world, she was a dedicated public servant and a pioneer for women’s rights, but to us, she was our anchor. We are deeply grateful for the outpouring of love and support from across the nation.”

A Lifetime of Public Service

Clinton’s career spanned decades of American political history. As First Lady from 1993 to 2001, she championed healthcare reform and major children’s health initiatives. She went on to make history in her own right, serving as a U.S. Senator representing New York, and later as the 67th U.S. Secretary of State under President Barack Obama.

In 2016, she became the first woman to lead a major American political party’s presidential ticket, securing the popular vote in a historic election cycle.

A Nation in Mourning

Tributes have already begun pouring in from political leaders across the globe and from citizens who looked up to her as a generational icon. Flags at federal buildings are expected to be lowered to half-staff as the nation prepares to honor her memory.

Details regarding funeral arrangements and a public memorial service will be released by the family in the coming days.