Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan and a conservative commentator, has died at the age of 80. 
The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on social media Tuesday, calling him “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,” according to his foundation.
Michael Reagan was born to Irene Flaugher in 1945 and adopted just hours after his birth by Ronald Reagan and his then-wife, actor Jane Wyman. The young Reagan followed in his parents’ footsteps, and after attending Arizona State University and Los Angeles Valley College, Reagan took up acting, built his syndicated radio show, and authored several books, including two about his personal journey titled “On the Outside Looking in” and “Twice Adopted.”
Michael Reagan was a contributor to the right-wing Newsmax television network and was known for his talk radio program, “The Michael Reagan Show.” He had two children with his second wife, Colleen.
His death prompted condolences from prominent Republican figures, including former Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker and former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, whose father served as President Reagan’s vice president. His cause of death was not immediately announced.
