Former First Lady Betty Ford: Dead at 93

Betty Ford has died at the age of 93.

Ms. Ford passed away at her bedside surrounded by family, according to CNN.

The former First Lady to President Gerald Ford, who struggled with her own alcohol issues, was the founder of the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse and addiction.

Betty also actively raised awareness to breast cancer following her mastectomy in 1974 and was an active leader in the Feminist Movement.

President Ford passed away in December 2006.

Our deepest condolences go out to Betty‘s family and friends.