Former US First Lady Betty Ford, the widow of former President Gerald Ford and founder of drug treatment facility the Betty Ford Center, has died at the age of 93.
Mrs Ford, who was known for her strong opinions on public issues, established the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in 1982.
Mrs Ford was considered one of the most visible first ladies in US history.
She was married to Mr Ford, who died in 2006, for 58 years.
Mrs Ford died on Friday evening with family at her bedside, according to a family member.
"I was deeply saddened this afternoon when I heard of Betty Ford's death," former First Lady Nancy Reagan said in a statement, confirming Ms Ford's death.
Ms Reagan added that Mrs Ford was her husband's "strength through some very difficult days in our country's history".
No other details of Mrs Ford's death were immediately available.
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/go/rss/int/news/-/news/world-us-canada-14091004
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