Michael Reagan dies at 80, Ronald Reagan’s adopted son and author

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of former President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman, has died on the age of 80, based on his family. He died on Sunday.

The announcement was shared by the Younger America’s Basis, which mentioned the group launched the assertion on behalf of the Reagan household.

“It’s with nice unhappiness that we announce the passing of Michael Edward Reagan,” his household mentioned in an announcement. “Michael was and at all times will probably be a beloved husband, father and grandfather. Michael was referred to as dwelling to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4, surrounded by his whole household in Los Angeles, California. Our hearts are deeply damaged as we mourn the lack of a person who meant a lot to all who knew and beloved him.

“We admire your prayers and ask that you just respect our household’s privateness throughout this troublesome time.”

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Michael Reagan speaks at a Younger America’s Basis occasion. Reagan died on Sunday, January 4, based on a household assertion. (Younger America Basis)

Reagan was a conservative writer, nationwide radio discuss present host, and frequent public speaker who spent many years actively defending and selling his father’s legacy by means of shut involvement with the Reagan Library and Basis.

The Ronald Reagan Presidential Basis and Institute mentioned it “mourns the passing of Michael Reagan” and described him as “a steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy.”

“Michael Reagan lived a life formed by conviction, function and an abiding dedication to the beliefs of President Reagan,” the inspiration mentioned within the assertion.

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Michael Reagan walks onstage to talk about his father, former President Ronald Reagan, on the third evening of the Republican Nationwide Conference on September 1, 2004, at Madison Sq. Backyard in New York Metropolis. (Alex Wong/Getty Photographs)

The muse additionally quoted President Reagan’s personal phrases about his son from “An American Life,” quoting the previous president: “Once I learn his e book, I felt much more fatherly satisfaction in Mike than earlier than. ….He was pleased and at peace with himself.’

Michael Reagan’s loss of life marks “a profound loss,” the inspiration mentioned, including that his “presence, heat and unwavering dedication will probably be deeply missed on the Reagan Library and much past its partitions.”

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The group prolonged its condolences to Reagan’s household, together with his spouse Colleen and youngsters Cameron and Ashley.

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