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New Delhi: Widely considered one of the most significant figures of the second half of the 20th century, Mikhail Gorbachev, the last president of the Soviet Union passed. Gorbachev, credited with ending the Cold Wat without any bloodshed lived till the age of an astounding 91 years, even though was suffering from long and a serious illness that has always been shrouded in mysteries. Earlier this year Gorbachev, whose biggest contribution was to provide Russians with freedom of speech and multi-party democracy, had been hospitalized for an unknown kidney ailment, which media reports said was dialysis treatment but was refuted by the Tass. The cause of his death has not been announced yet.

A few years back, Australian media had also said he was suffering from severe diabetes, a claim not verified.

Secrets of Gorbachevs longevity

According to the Tass, the Nobel Prize winner will be buried in Moscow's Novodevichy cemetery, next to his wife Raisa.

Unabashed love for family and celebration of bondsGorbachev was married to Raisa for 46 years before she died of leukemia in 1999. In the volumes of his memoirs, which he had dedicated to her, Gorbachev had mentioned being heartbroken by her death. He loved traveling and used to take short breaks with his family to rejuvenate and recuperate from the stressful work times.Gorbachev's memoirs also feature pictures from the various family holidays taken in and outside Russia.

Love of Music: A great stress buster

In the dark night, I know that you, my love, are awake, sitting by the crib you're secretly wiping away a tear; How I love your deep gentle eyes, how I want to press my lips to yours," he sang for an interview to the BBC way back in 2013.

Unfailing sense of humor

Gorbachev was also known for his humorous takes on serious politics. According to various journalists who interviewed him, especially after he left office, Gorbachev used to take a dig at himself quite often. "Look, now I need three legs to get around!" He told BBCs Steve Rosenberg in Moscow after he started using a stick to walk around. "What happened to the USSR was my drama. And a drama for everyone who lived in the Soviet Union," he chuckled as he spoke about the fall of the USSR.

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Know 3 longevity secrets of the last USSR President Mikhail Gorbachev who died at the ripe age of 91 - Times Now

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