Nancy Reagan the widow of President Ronald Reagan and passionately devoted keeper of his flame died Sunday morning of congestive heart failure at 94 according to her spokesperson.
Reagan died at her home in Los Angeles. Shes set to be buried at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley California next to her husband. Prior to the funeral there will be an opportunity for members of the public to pay their respects at the Library the spokesperson said. Details had not yet been announced Sunday afternoon.
Reagan whose husband died in 2004 had appeared frail after suffering several falls in recent years. In May 2012 it was disclosed she had broken several ribs in a fall at her Los Angeles home six weeks earlier.
July 18 1985: President Ronald Reagan and Nancy Reagan wave from the windows of his hospital room at the Navy Medical Center. (AP)
Nancy is where she has always wanted to be with her Ronnie...Now she is at peace... her stepson Michael wrote on Twitter.
Memorials poured in from many in the political world.
Nancy Reagan was totally devoted to President Reagan and we take comfort that they will be reunited once more former First Lady Barbara Bush said in a statement. George and I send our prayers and condolences to her family.
Although she initially worked as an actress the former first lady was first and foremost Mrs. Ronald Reagan.
My life really began when I married my husband Nancy Reagan once said and for 52 years of marriage they were a fiercely close and devoted couple.
Thank God we found each other she said in a 1998 interview. Cant imagine life without him.
Former President George W. Bush responds to the passing of Nancy Reaga
Dallas Texas Laura and I are saddened by the f=loss of former First Lady Nancy Reagan. Mrs. Reagan was fiercely loyal to her beloved husband and that devotion was matched only by her devotion to our country. Her influence on the White House was complete and lasting. During her time as First Lady and since she raised awareness about drug abuse and beast cancer. When we moved into the White House we benefitted from her work to make those historic rooms beautiful. Laura and I are grateful for the life of Nancy Reagan and we send our condolences to the entire Reagan Family."Michael Reagan on the Death of his Stepmother
Brady Statements on passing of Former First Lady Nancy ReaganI am saddened by the passing of my step mother Nancy Reagan. . .She is once again with the man she loved. God Bless. . .
Texas -- U.S. Congressman Kevin Brady released the following statement honoring Former First Lady Nancy Reagan who set a high standard for America.
Olson Statements on passing of Former First Lady Nancy ReaganCathy and I are saddened by the news of her passing but we rejoice in the knowledge that she is reunited with her beloved Ronnie in the Kingdom of Heaven."
SUGAR LAND TX Rep. Pete Olson (TX-22) today issued the following statement in response to reports that former First Lady Nancy Reagan passed away:
RNC Statement on Passing of Nancy ReaganAmerica has lost an iconic figure in politics. Nancy Reagan was a steadfast source of support for former President Ronald Reagan one of our nations greatest presidents. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family as she finally joins her beloved husband.
Washington Republican Committee RNC Chairman Reince Priebus and Co-Chair Sharon Day released the following statement on the passing of former First Lady Nancy Reagan:
Nancy Reagan embodied what it means to represent American as First Lady and her dignified and warm demeanor inspired America" said Chairman Priebus. Mrs. Regan will go down in history as a woman who left her own mark on the White House and our country. She was a longtime friend and supporter of many in our party and will be sorely missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Reagan family and those who she so deeply touched over the years." Our thoughts and prayers are with the Reagan family" said Co-Chair Sharon Day. Americans from coast to coast will morn Nancy Reagans loss as we take this time to remember her legacy as a public servant as a private citizen and as a wife and mother."
