Nancy Reagan, Former First Lady, Dies at 94
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan was an influential and stylish figure who unabashedly put Ronald Reagan at the forefront of her life.
Reagan was a former Hollywood actress who was married to Ronald Reagan for 52 years.
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan died Sunday at the age of 94, according to a statement from the Reagan Foundation. Reagan was the wife of President Ronald Reagan and served as First Lady from 1981 to 1989.
Born Nancy Davis in New York City in 1921, Reagan began her career as an actress in the 1940s. She appeared in a number of films, including "The Next Voice You Hear..." and "Night Unto Night". In 1952, she married Ronald Reagan, who was then a television actor.
The Reagans moved to the White House in 1981, when Ronald Reagan was sworn in as president. As First Lady, Nancy Reagan was a strong advocate for her husband's policies and played a key role in his administration.
Reagan was also a prominent figure in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. Her husband was diagnosed with the disease in 1994, and she became a tireless advocate for research and support for families affected by Alzheimer's.
Nancy Reagan was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She will be remembered as one of the most influential and stylish First Ladies in American history.
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