Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, has passed at 80 years old.
Reagan, a conservative commentator and broadcaster and President Reagan’s son with his first wife, Jane Wyman, passed on Sunday, according to his family.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Edward Reagan,” Reagan’s family said in a statement. “Michael was and will always remain a beloved husband, father, and grandpa. Michael was called home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 4th, surrounded by his entire family in Los Angeles, California. Our hearts are deeply broken as we grieve the loss of a man who meant so much to all who knew and loved him.”
The statement added, “We appreciate your prayers and ask that you would respect our family’s privacy during this difficult time,” wrote Andrew Coffin, Vice President and Director of the Reagan Ranch.
Young America’s Foundation shared its own message of condolences in a tribute on its website, reading, “We lost an American hero, a faithful son, and a devoted father and grandfather this week.”