Gen. Pervez Musharraf, whose role as #Pakistan's military ruler at the time of the September 11, 2001, terror attacks on the U.S. made him a household name, has died at the age of 79.

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Pervez Musharraf, military ruler of Pakistan who partnered with U.S. after 9/11, dies at 79

After seizing power in a coup, Musharraf quickly became a vital ally to the United States as it hunted down al Qaeda's leaders after the 9/11 attacks.

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