Former U.S. first lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, has died at the age of 93. Family members said she died Friday evening. President Barack Obama said Mrs. Ford distinguished herself through her courage and compassion. He said that as the […]
Former First Lady Betty Ford Dies
Posted July 8th, 2011 at 9:50 pm (UTC-5)
Former U.S. first lady Betty Ford, an outspoken advocate for women’s rights and the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse, has died. Family members said the 93-year-old died Friday evening. Another former first lady, Nancy Reagan, expressed her condolences shortly after the news was announced. Reagan said Ford was an “inspiration to […]
