America’s former first lady, Nancy Reagan, has died of congestive heart failure, in her home in California.
The 94-year-old was renowned as one of the most influential first ladies in the United States’ history, and her 52-year marriage to then President, Ronald Reagan, was once described as the US Presidency’s greatest love affair.
Reacting to news of her death, US President, Barack Obama, and first lady Michelle, said; “Nancy Reagan once wrote that nothing could prepare you for living in the White House. She was right, of course. But we had a head start, because we were fortunate to benefit from her proud example, and her warm and generous advice.”
Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, said that he remembered her as a noble woman, who supported President Reagan, and stood by his side, and would be remembered as a great friend to the state of Israel.
The late Mrs Reagan will be buried next to her husband, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, in Simi Valley, California.
