Former US President Ronald Reagan's eldest son and conservative commentator Michael Reagan has passed away.
Modern.az reports, citing foreign media, that Michael Reagan was 80 years old.
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced Michael Reagan's death on the X social media site.
The Foundation did not disclose the cause of death.
Michael Reagan was a contributor to the conservative television network Newsmax and was known for his radio show, "The Michael Reagan Show".
Michael Reagan was born in 1945 to Irene Flapher and was adopted a few hours after his birth by Ronald Reagan and his wife, actress Jane Wyman.
M. Reagan followed in his parents' footsteps. After studying at Arizona State University and Los Angeles Valley College, he pursued an acting career, appearing in television shows including "Falcon Crest," and for nearly two decades, as a conservative radio host, he discussed topics of politics and culture.
In his two autobiographies, "On the Outside Looking In" and "Twice Adopted," he recalled coming to terms with adoption and his difficult childhood.
M. Reagan authored several books, including "Lessons My Father Taught Me," published in 2016, which detailed the lessons he learned from his father, the president, during his childhood. Throughout his life, Reagan raised money and worked for charitable organizations.
He served on the advisory board of the Mixed Roots Foundation, which focuses on guardianship and adoption issues in the US and worldwide.
Michael Reagan was married twice and had two children.
