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1918 – 2011Betty Ford (1918-2011)Died 8 July 2011, aged 93The former First Lady of the United States, wife of President Gerald Ford, was known for her openness about breast cancer and addiction, later founding the Betty Ford Center for substance abuse treatment. She died in Rancho Mirage, California. Her candor reshaped public discussion of addiction recovery.