Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a well-known conservative commentator, has died at the age of 80. He was celebrated for his media career, philanthropy, and dedicated efforts to preserve his father's legacy.
Michael Reagan, the 80-year-old eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a prominent conservative commentator, has passed away. His death was announced by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute on Tuesday, which described him as 'a steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy.' His family confirmed he died on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by his loved ones. Reagan was known for his contributions to the conservative Newsmax television network and hosted 'The Michael Reagan Show' on talk radio. Born to Irene Flaugher in 1945, he was adopted hours after birth by Ronald Reagan and his then-wife, actor Jane Wyman. Following in his parents' footsteps, Reagan pursued acting, appearing in television shows like 'Falcon Crest.' He also authored several books, including the autobiographical 'On the Outside Looking in' and 'Twice Adopted,' which explored his childhood and journey of faith, and 'Lessons My Father Taught Me,' detailing insights from growing up as Ronald Reagan's son. Throughout his life, Reagan was a dedicated philanthropist, raising money for charities such as the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, and the Statue of Liberty Restoration Fund through powerboat racing. He served on the advisory board for Mixed Roots Foundation and chaired the John Douglas French Alzheimer’s Foundation board for three years, addressing the same disease that affected his father. As president and chair of the Reagan Legacy Foundation, he passionately championed his father's conservative ideals.
