President Gerald Ford and his wife, first lady Betty Ford, wave to delegates at the 1976 Republican National Convention.
July 8th, 2011
08:36 PM ET
10 years ago
Former first lady Betty Ford dies at the age of 93
(CNN) - Betty Ford, the widow of late President Gerald Ford and a co-founder of an eponymous addiction center in California, has died at the age of 93, according to the director of the Gerald R. Ford Presidential Library and Museum.
Ford died Friday evening with family at her bedside, according to a family member.
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R.I.P Betty Ford! It's Almighty who gives and taketh!! May you find peace with the lord.
Classy lady...RIP.
Rest in peace, Mrs. Ford, and my condolences to your family. What a long, productive, positive life.
God bless Ms Ford
What an incredible positive force in this world! So many will miss you!
A great lady. What a sad day.
I love all First Ladies – No matter whether or not I agreed with their husband's policies!! R.I.P Mrs. Ford!!
May she rest in peace