Michael Reagan, the eldest son of the former US President Ronald Reagan, has passed away at 80.
According to The Guardian, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced the death of the conservative commentator on Tuesday, January 6, on social media.
The foundation, while calling him “a steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy,” stated, “Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan’s ideals.”
As per the statement, the former radio show host and columnist died on Sunday, January 6. However, the cause of death has not been revealed yet.
His family also paid a heartfelt tribute to the 80-year-old, saying, “Michael was and will always remain a beloved husband, father, and grandpa. Our hearts are deeply broken as we grieve the loss of a man who meant so much to all who knew and loved him.”
Michael was one of the five children of the 44th US president. He was born in March 1945 to Irene Flaugher and John Bourgholtzer.
The former president and his then-wife, Oscar-winning Jane Wyman, adopted him days after his birth.
After completing his studies, Michael pursued acting and appeared in TV shows like Falcon Crest. He later became a conservative radio host for nearly 20 years.
He also wrote two autobiographical books, On the Outside Looking In and Twice Adopted, in which he opened up about his challenging childhood, adoption, and faith journey.
