The Former US First Lady Betty Ford, the widow of former President Gerald Ford and founder of drug treatment facility the Betty Ford Center, has died at the age of 93.
Mrs Ford, who was known for her strong opinions on public issues, established the drug and alcohol rehabilitation facility in 1982.
Mrs Ford was considered one of the most visible first ladies in US history.
She was married to Mr Ford, who died in 2006, for 58 years.
Mrs Ford, had lived in California since her husband's death, died on Friday evening with family at her bedside, according to a family member.
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