- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAnne Frances Robbins
- Height5′ 4″ (1.63 m)
- Nancy Reagan was born on July 6, 1921 in New York City, New York, USA. She was an actress, known for Hellcats of the Navy (1957), Night Into Morning (1951) and Donovan's Brain (1953). She was married to Ronald Reagan. She died on March 6, 2016 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
- SpouseRonald Reagan(March 4, 1952 - June 5, 2004) (his death, 2 children)
- Children
- In order to spare Ronald any further hardships beyond his battle with Alzheimer's disease, she chose not to inform him about the death of his daughter Maureen.
- At age 7, was a guest at the White House Easter Egg roll and met then-First Lady Grace Coolidge.
- Celebrated her 50th Wedding Anniversary with Ronald Reagan on March 4, 2002.
- Best Man at her wedding to Ronald Reagan was William Holden.
- Underwent a mastectomy when diagnosed with breast cancer. Her doctor claimed simple surgery could have removed the growth, and that the extreme procedure she chose was unnecessary.
- On Reagan: "I knew that being his wife was the role I wanted to play."
- [about her husband] "What can you say about a man, who on Mother's Day sends flowers to his mother-in-law, with a note thanking her for making him the happiest man on Earth?"
- Bob had an extraordinary career in both movies and television. Just when it seemed he was ready to retire, he always found a new project that kept him busy and filled with wonderful stories. - in response to the news about the death of friend/actor Robert Stack.
- [on former White House press secretary Jim Brady]. He had a certain twinkle in his eye and a way of letting you know that he knew what he was doing and everything would be all right. He had a zest for life that was infectious. He loved to hear or tell a good story, laughed easily, could see the silver lining in even the darkest cloud, and made the best chili in town!
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