Ronald Reagan's Eldest Son Michael Passes Away at 80
Former US President Ronald Reagan's eldest son Michael Reagan has died at the age of 80. A devoted supporter of his father's legacy, Michael passed away on Tuesday according to a statement from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
The foundation described Michael as "a steadfast guardian" of his father's ideals, stating that he lived a life defined by conviction and purpose. Born in 1945 to Irene Flaugher and just hours after his birth was adopted by Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, Michael followed in his parents' footsteps into the world of public service.
A successful radio host and commentator, Michael Reagan spent nearly two decades on air discussing politics and culture for Newsmax television network. He also penned several autobiographical books detailing his at-times difficult childhood, including coming to terms with his adoption, as well as lessons learned from growing up as the son of a US President.
Throughout his life, Michael Reagan was involved in various charitable endeavors, serving on the advisory board for Mixed Roots Foundation and chairing the John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation. He also worked extensively to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and other organizations close to his heart.
The news of Michael Reagan's passing has sent shockwaves through conservative circles, with many praising his dedication to his father's legacy and ideals.
Former US President Ronald Reagan's eldest son Michael Reagan has died at the age of 80. A devoted supporter of his father's legacy, Michael passed away on Tuesday according to a statement from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute.
The foundation described Michael as "a steadfast guardian" of his father's ideals, stating that he lived a life defined by conviction and purpose. Born in 1945 to Irene Flaugher and just hours after his birth was adopted by Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman, Michael followed in his parents' footsteps into the world of public service.
A successful radio host and commentator, Michael Reagan spent nearly two decades on air discussing politics and culture for Newsmax television network. He also penned several autobiographical books detailing his at-times difficult childhood, including coming to terms with his adoption, as well as lessons learned from growing up as the son of a US President.
Throughout his life, Michael Reagan was involved in various charitable endeavors, serving on the advisory board for Mixed Roots Foundation and chairing the John Douglas French Alzheimer's Foundation. He also worked extensively to raise money for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation and other organizations close to his heart.
The news of Michael Reagan's passing has sent shockwaves through conservative circles, with many praising his dedication to his father's legacy and ideals.
sad to hear about michael reagan's passing 
he was a true public servant & devoted supporter of his dad's legacy 
i'm so glad we got to see his story thru his books & radio shows 
he must've been an inspiration to many young people growing up, especially those from mixed families 
always admirable to see someone use their platform for good 
gotta be tough living up to that. but honestly i think its awesome how he stayed true to his convictions and kept working on stuff he cared about, even if it meant being in the shadow of his dad's massive legacy 
I remember reading about Mike Reagan's life and stuff, he seems like a really cool guy who stuck to what mattered most to him, which was family and making a difference in the world 
. His dad was a pretty big deal, but it sounds like Mike lived his own life on his own terms, not just basking in his dad's shadow 
. It's great that he got to do some awesome things, like hosting radio shows and helping out with charities 
. We should all strive to live like that, you know? Leaving a positive impact on the world... 
. His story is really inspiring, especially coming from the perspective of someone who grew up with a famous dad 
. It's not always easy living in the shadow of greatness, but it sounds like Michael made a name for himself and left his own mark on the world 
. He'll be deeply missed by those who knew him, but his legacy lives on through his work and the foundation he was involved with 
. RIP Michael Reagan 
. He was also super involved in charity work, which is awesome. RIP Michael Reagan 
my thoughts are with his family, especially since they had him when he was just hours old... thats gotta be crazy 
anyhoo, michael reagan sounds like an amazing guy, always putting others first, even if it meant dealing with the challenges of being a prez's kid 
Honestly, I'm kinda surprised it took this long for him to pass away... 80 is not that old, you know? 
Anyway, I do feel bad for the Ronald Reagan family, they've been through a lot with him being president and all. And from what I've read, Michael was pretty dedicated to his dad's legacy, which is cool. But can we talk about how outdated this Newsmax thingy is? 
They're still on TV? 
Like, don't get me wrong, the guy could write, but come on...
i loved reading about him in his books 
. Anyway, RIP I guess...
adopted by ronald reagan at birth, can imagine that had some tough times growing up 
but it's amazing how he carried on with conviction & purpose 
