Former Cuban leader Fidel Castro died Friday night at the age of 90.

Current Cuban leader and younger brother Raul Castro announced the news on state television.

Cuba's government announced that Castro will be cremated, and his ashes would be interred on Dec. 4 in Santiago, the birthplace of his revolution.

The death of Castro has generated reaction from around the world.

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