New York Yankees pay tribute to 'lifelong friend' of the organization and former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger after his death at age 100

The New York Yankees shared a touching tribute to former United States secretary of state Henry Kissinger Wednesday. 

Kissinger, the foreign policy behemoth throughout Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford's presidencies, passed away at his home in Connecticut at age 100, his consulting firm said.

The German-born Jewish refugee was an avid Yankees fan since his youth and the organization paid tribute to him. 

'The Yankees are profoundly saddened by the passing of former United States secretary of state Henry Kissinger, who performed varied and vital diplomatic and advisory roles throughout his distinguished career,' a statement released on Wednesday read. 

'A lifelong friend of the Yankees organization, he was a frequent welcome guest of the Steinbrenner family at Yankee Stadium. We offer our heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and all who had the privilege of knowing him. He will be deeply missed.' 

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