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Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died. He was 80.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute introduced his dying in a publish on social media Tuesday, calling him “a steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy.”
“Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan’s ideals,” the muse mentioned.
His explanation for dying was not instantly introduced.
Reagan was a contributor to the right-wing Newsmax tv community and was identified for his discuss radio program, “The Michael Reagan Show.”
Reagan was born to Irene Flaugher in 1945 and adopted simply hours after his delivery by Ronald Reagan and his then-wife, actor Jane (*80*).
The younger Reagan adopted in his mother and father’ footsteps.
After attending Arizona State University and Los Angeles Valley College, Reagan took up appearing, constructed his syndicated radio present and authored a number of books, together with two about his private journey titled “On the Outside Looking in” and “Twice Adopted.”
Throughout his life, Reagan additionally centered his time on a number of charities, elevating cash in powerboat racing and serving as chair of the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation board for 3 years.
Ronald Reagan, who was identified for making an attempt to cut back authorities and devoting his presidency to successful the Cold War, died in 2004 after an extended battle with Alzheimer’s illness. Michael Reagan pushed his father’s concepts ahead as chair of the Reagan Legacy Foundation.
Michael Reagan had two kids together with his second spouse Colleen.