4 months ago
- U.S. News
- Published: Jan. 06, 2026, 10:32 p.m.
LOS ANGELES, California — Michael Reagan, nan eldest boy of erstwhile President Ronald Reagan, has died astatine nan property of 80.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute released a connection calling Michael Reagan, a blimpish commentator, a “steadfast guardian of his father’s legacy.”
“Michael Reagan lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose, and an abiding devotion to President Reagan’s ideals,” nan connection says. “A successful author, nationally syndicated power talk show host, and sought-after nationalist speaker, Michael utilized his sound to champion freedom, individual responsibility, and nan principles that defined his father’s presidency.
“Yet beyond his master accomplishments, Michael was, supra all, a devoted boy and a profoundly loyal friend to nan Reagan Foundation and Institute.”
Reagan died connected Sunday. ABC News reports Reagan had been diagnosed pinch cancer.
Born to Irene Flaugher successful 1945, Reagan was adopted conscionable hours aft his commencement by Ronald Reagan and his then-wife, character Jane Wyman.
After attending Arizona State University and Los Angeles Valley College, Reagan took up acting, playing successful tv shows including “Falcon Crest,” and he spent astir 2 decades arsenic a blimpish power talk show host, speaking of authorities and culture.
He besides made regular appearances connected nan blimpish news web Newsmax.
“Michael Reagan was acold much than a governmental commentator. He was nan surviving embodiment of his father’s legacy, and passim his life he worked tirelessly to transportation guardant Ronald Reagan’s torch for freedom, family, and faith,” Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy said successful a statement, according to USA Today.
Michael Reagan is survived by his wife, Colleen, 2 children, Ashley and Cameron, and their families, ABC News reports.
(The Associated Press contributed to this story.)
Cliff Pinckard has been pinch The Plain Dealer/cleveland.com since 1999. He has been a transcript editor successful nan sports and intermezo departments, and besides has been an online newsman and editor. He presently is an...
