180px|Lee pictured at the Pentagon in 2002.  , the first of Singapore, has died at the age of 91. Considered the "founding father" of Singapore, Lee led Singapore through the aftermath of independence to become one of the world's richest nations. He died yesterday under treatment for at the . The current Prime Minister of Singapore,  , announced the former Prime Minister's death in a televised statement. Prime Minister Lee, who is the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew, said "The first of our founding fathers is no more. He inspired us, gave us courage, and brought us here[...] To many Singaporeans, and indeed others too, Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore." More tributes came from within Singapore and around the world. The of the United States, Barack Obama, called Lee "a true giant of history."  , the Chinese , said "Lee Kwan Yew's passing is as much a loss for the international community as it is for Singapore".
180px|Lee pictured at the Pentagon in 2002. Lee Kuan Yew , the first of Singapore, has died at the age of 91. Considered the "founding father" of Singapore, Lee led Singapore through the aftermath of independence to become one of the world's richest nations. He died yesterday under treatment for at the . The current Prime Minister of Singapore, Lee Hsien Loong , announced the former Prime Minister's death in a televised statement. Prime Minister Lee, who is the eldest son of Lee Kuan Yew, said "The first of our founding fathers is no more. He inspired us, gave us courage, and brought us here[...] To many Singaporeans, and indeed others too, Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore." More tributes came from within Singapore and around the world. The of the United States, Barack Obama, called Lee "a true giant of history." Xi Jinping , the Chinese , said "Lee Kwan Yew's passing is as much a loss for the international community as it is for Singapore".
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