Norman Schwarzkopf dead at 78

Norman Schwarzkopf has died, the Associated Press reports.

The retired general — nicknamed ’Stormin Norman’ — led Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War.

Upon news of his death, a message was released on behalf of former U.S. president George Bush, who remains in hospital in Houston:

“Barbara and I mourn the loss of a true American patriot and one of the great military leaders of his generation. A distinguished member of that Long Gray Line hailing from West Point, General Norm Schwarzkopf, to me, epitomized the ‘duty, service, country’ creed that has defended our freedom and seen this great Nation through our most trying international crises. More than that, he was a good and decent man — and a dear friend. Barbara and I send our condolences to his wife Brenda and his wonderful family.”

Here is how Schwarzkopf is being remembered on Twitter: