Ronald Reagan’s Children & Grandchildren – Hollywood Life

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• Ronald Reagan was the fortieth president of the United States from 1981 to 1989
• The former Hollywood actor was married twice and welcomed 5 youngsters earlier than his dying in 2004 on the age of 93
• His youngest granddaughter married in May 2023

The late Ronald Reagan had some of the unimaginable careers of any former President of the United States. Before serving because the fortieth Commander-in-Chief from 1981 to 1989, he took over Hollywood as an actor! The good-looking Illinois native made his mark in such movies as 1940’s Knute Rockne, All American and on the small display screen internet hosting the General Electric Theater present. Ronald even turned president of the Screen Actors Guild twice!

And his legacy continues as we speak, as his youngest granddaughter, Ashley Reagan, acquired married in May 2023 to her police officer fiancé! The bride and groom exchanged vows in a Santa Barbara church and later celebrated with family and friends throughout their reception on the Ronald Reagan Ranch Center, as seen on her Instagram. “We looked at a ton of beautiful venues, but we wanted a personal connection,” Ashley informed People. Her brother, Cameron, the eldest of Ronald’s three grandchildren, served as a groomsman. Let’s meet the remainder of Ronald’s large brood, beneath.

Maureen Elizabeth Reagan

Ronald was married to fellow Hollywood star Jane Wyman from 1940 to 1948 after assembly on the set of 1938’s Brother Rat. The pair welcomed their first baby collectively, daughter Maureen Elizabeth, on January 4, 1941. She took after her well-known dad and mom and dabbled within the leisure business, together with appearing, creator and radio speak present host, based on the Ronald Reagan Library web site. She additionally tried her hand at politics, operating unsuccessfully for Senate workplace in 1992.

Maureen would go on to marry thrice and undertake one baby, daughter Rita Merimbe Revell, a Ugandan orphan, with the her final husband, Dennis Revell, in 2001. Maureen died of malignant melanoma on August 9, 2001.

Michael Edward Reagan

Ronald and Jane adopted son Michael Edward on March 18, 1945 in Los Angeles, CA.  After attempting appearing as effectively, he turned identified for “his syndicated radio shows and outspoken opinions about political and social matters,” per the Ronald Reagan Library web site. He additionally wrote two autobiographies, On the Outside Looking In (1988) and Twice Adopted (2004).

With his second spouse, Colleen Stearns, Michael welcomed daughter Ashley, the newlywed talked about above, and her brother Cameron.

Christine Reagan

Sadly, Ronald and Jane’s daughter Christine died on the identical day she was born: June 26, 1947. The Ronald Reagan Library claimed that it was unclear if Christine was stillborn or died hours after the start.

Patricia Ann Reagan (Patti Davis)

After Ronald and Jane divorced, he went on to marry one other actress, Nancy Davis, aka Nancy Reagan. They welcomed their first baby, daughter Patti Davis, on October 21, 1952 in Los Angeles, CA.  She modified her title from Reagan to her mom’s maiden title Davis “as a means of gaining an independent identity,” per the Ronald Reagan Library.

The actress, mannequin, and creator dated Eagles guitarist Bernie Leadon, actor Timothy Hutton and actor Peter Strauss earlier than her marriage to Paul Grilley. She didn’t have any youngsters.

Ronald Prescott Reagan

Born on May 20, 1958, Ronald Reagan Jr. would go on to have a distinct view in politics and faith that his well-known father. He typically votes Democratic and is a religious atheist. Although he has been married twice, he doesn’t have any youngsters.

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