Mikhail Gorbachev dies: A look back at the former Soviet leader's life

Sky's Diana Magnay looks back at the life of former Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who has died aged 91.

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[ArendJanV]

Mr Gorbachev was a hero. Never in history has a person in power liberated more people without bloodshed.
May he find his peace.

[marksanders]

Gorbachev struck me as a leader who wished for peace with the USA, although for many he’s credited with paving a way toward the end of the Soviet Union. RIP.

[albrrt]

He was a man, a real man, a good man, a knowledgeable man, a man with a huge legacy, a man who will always be remembered, rip.

[AadamSaleem]

RIP Mr Gorbachev a true leader that wanted peace

[acthompson]

I hope the Russian people remember what he was trying to achieve, he wanted peace with his neighbours, and a lifestyle for the Russian people that meant not queuing for bread. putin wants to go back 50 years and undo that work. The Russian people have lost the only true leader they had during the Soviet era. RIP.

[eugenebell]

From the UK, 🇬🇧 Never met him, I only know what I have read over the years but, he came across as a genuine guy. Completely different attitude and approach from all previous Russian presidents. I actually felt trust in him when he spoke, he appeared approachable and human. He also wasn't feeding me with the familiar Russian propaganda which constantly spews out of Russian politics, and Putin maintains up to the present day. He was like a breath of fresh air, which was/ is badly needed in the east.

[vipeton.]

Rest in peace! He was great man and was living great life.

[vg]

*Great leader, an honest and really decent human being.*

[snownfire]

He saved the world. I wish today's leaders of China, Russia and USA had the heart of this man. Whenever there's a flare-up in any part of the world, I remember Gorbachev and wish he was still in charge. I hope young Russians and other youth around the world understand what he stood for and how important it is.

[David_Bower]

If the Soviet Union was still a thing, then classical music would be playing on the radio right now. Most people won't know what I'm talking about, but anybody who lived there would.

[stephenscaife]

What a great man Russia's best leader in my estimation. Rest in peace Mr Gorbachev

[jaymeskhor]

A legend that will forever lives!
A liberator that set millions of people free from destined to fail autocratic superpower!

[katyp.]

RIP Mr Gorbachev. A man who in his time, changed Russia for the better when bringing the Cold War to an end, and gave the Russian people something to fight for 🇷🇺.

[robin]

As so often recently, Sky News' coverage of a major news story much better than the BBC's.

[gregorycarlson]

He was a great man who literally changed the course of history. If I had made a list of ten people I would like to meet, he would have been one of them. I remember an article he wrote just a few years ago. His message was simple but profound. “No one wins a nuclear war.” He can now join his beloved wife. RIP Sir.🙏

[David_Bower]

By far the best leader of the USSR, or Russia in any of our lifetimes. RIP Mr Gorbachev

[boozolini]

Rarely, perhaps never in history was a Nobel Prize more deserved, honor to one of the greatest man of the 20th century

[steerpike]

He was a great man, a visionary R.I.P

[hansvonessen]

Rest in peace Mr Mikhail Gorbachev our admired and respected former USSR & Russian🇷🇺 leader. Salute with honour from Germany ⛪🇩🇪, UK 💂🇬🇧, Singapore 🏙️⛩️⛪🥥🏝️🇸🇬, New Zealand 🏔️⛷️🏞️, 🇳🇿 and Australia 🦘🌲🐨🌳🦜🌊🐳🇦🇺.

[Izzy-qfdo]

He said: Putin ruined everything, I'm out.