The statesman who transformed Singapore from a small port city into a wealthy global hub has died at the age of 91.the city state prime minister for 31 years,he was widely respected as the architect of Singapore prosperity.but he was also criticized for his iron grip on power,under him freedom of speech was tightly restricted,and political opponents were targeted by the law court.a state funeral will be held on 29 march,after a week of mourning for the late prime minister.his son who is now prime minister lee hsien loong paid tribute to him"he fought for our independence,built a nation were there was non,and make us proud to be Singaporeans,we won't see another man like him"he said.UN secretary general said he was deeply saddened by Lee's death.US president Barack Obama described him as a giant of history.the Chinese foreign ministry called him "a uniquely influential stateman in Asia"he died early Monday,RIP
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