Manuel noriega former dictator of panama dead at 83

I'm not aware of any information that suggests Manuel Noriega, the former dictator of Panama, has passed away. According to my knowledge cutoff, Manuel Noriega is still alive, although he has been in poor health in recent years.

Manuel Noriega was the de facto ruler of Panama from 1983 to 1989, and he was known for his authoritarian rule and close ties to the United States. He was ousted from power in 1989 by a US invasion, and he was later convicted of drug trafficking and money laundering in the United States. He served 17 years in prison before being released in 2007.

It's possible that you may have come across incorrect or outdated information about Noriega's passing. If you could provide more context or clarify where you heard this information, I may be able to help you further.