FORMER FIRST LADY BETTY FORD DEAD AT 93
Elizabeth Taylor With Betty FordFormer first Lady Betty Ford has died at age 93. Ford overcame drug and alcohol addiction and was the inspiration for the world famed Betty Ford Center.Her death was confirmed by Elaine Didier, director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum in Grand Rapids, Mich.
President Obama cheered Ford for her "courage and compassion," and her advocacy on behalf of women's health and women's rights. He also praised her for helping to reduce "the social stigma surrounding addiction."
"While her death is a cause for sadness, we know that organizations such as the Betty Ford Center will honor her legacy by giving countless Americans a new lease on life," Obama said. "Today, we take comfort in the knowledge that Betty and her husband, former President Gerald Ford, are together once more."
Former President George Bush called Betty Ford a great friend and courageous first lady. Bush, the 41st president, and his wife, Barbara, issued a statement from Kennebunkport, Maine. Bush said the Ford Center has helped change the lives of thousands of people and will be “her lasting legacy of care and concern.”
Former President George W. Bush, the 43rd president, said Ford made countless contributions to the country and was courageous in calling attention to breast cancer and substance abuse. Bush said he and his wife, Laura, were deeply saddened by Ford’s death.
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President Obama cheered Ford for her "courage and compassion," and her advocacy on behalf of women's health and women's rights. He also praised her for helping to reduce "the social stigma surrounding addiction."
"While her death is a cause for sadness, we know that organizations such as the Betty Ford Center will honor her legacy by giving countless Americans a new lease on life," Obama said. "Today, we take comfort in the knowledge that Betty and her husband, former President Gerald Ford, are together once more."
Former President George Bush called Betty Ford a great friend and courageous first lady. Bush, the 41st president, and his wife, Barbara, issued a statement from Kennebunkport, Maine. Bush said the Ford Center has helped change the lives of thousands of people and will be “her lasting legacy of care and concern.”
Former President George W. Bush, the 43rd president, said Ford made countless contributions to the country and was courageous in calling attention to breast cancer and substance abuse. Bush said he and his wife, Laura, were deeply saddened by Ford’s death.
Photo By: Walter McBride/Retna
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