Nancy Reagan Recovering From Fall, Broken Ribs

SIMI VALLEY, Calif. -- Former first lady Nancy Reagan suffered broken ribs in a fall and is recovering slowly.

The announcement Tuesday was made at the Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, where she was expected to attend a speech by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan of Wisconsin.

Library executive director John Heubusch said from the stage that the former first lady was unable to attend because of her injury and was watching the event on TV at home.

Her spokeswoman Joanne Drake says Reagan has been adding a few appointments to her schedule but was advised by her doctor not to attend large events.

Heubusch says the fall at her Los Angeles home happened about six weeks ago.

The former first lady is 90 years old.

Comments

[veresja]

06:18 PM on 05/31/2012

I desire a more rapid recovery for Mrs. Reagan!

[firstamendment3]

08:38 AM on 05/24/2012

Did she hurt herself falling off a donkey onstage in Tijuana?

[ronsch1]

09:49 PM on 05/23/2012

The hateful comments on here are being re-posted on the RightWingnews.com. thanks for giving them ammo. needless to say they're not posting the nice ones. way to go haters.

[elvirawalker]

02:48 PM on 05/23/2012

When you are 90 yrs old, you do not recover from broken ribs. At best, you learn to live with it, with help.

[cupcakeisme]

02:47 PM on 05/23/2012

Best of luck to a charming 1st Lady, in a rapid recovery! Nancy Reagan was the epitamy of grace, culture, good taste and a loving wife! Get well soon, and be back to see Mr. Romney become our 45th President!

[kritteracres]

04:25 PM on 05/23/2012

cup do you often dream a lot?

[bobwitmer]

05:18 PM on 05/23/2012

Get real cupcake!

[johneljuan]

02:43 PM on 05/23/2012

THE WHOLE WORLD KNEW THAT YOU COULDNT CONFINE AIDS TO A BOUNDRY OR A CERTAIN AREA IF YOU DIDNT ACT QUICK AND DECISEVIELY. THEY WERE RIGHT. REAGAN DITHERED AS THE AIDS EPIDEMIC SPREAD. NOW ITS WORLD WIDE AND NOT CONFINED TO A CERTAIN GEOGRAPHIC AREA.

[jefechip]

05:28 PM on 05/23/2012

And your point is ??
This article is about a 90 year old woman for Pete's sake not politics. GEEEESH!

[ctwhite]

02:41 PM on 05/23/2012

Mrs. Reagan couldn't stomach the thought of listening to Paul Ryan!!! Get well soon!!!

[avono333]

02:32 PM on 05/23/2012

Get well soon Mrs Reagan.

[scoobe2]

02:17 PM on 05/23/2012

not a republican but i hope she gets well soon.

[camporossa]

01:53 PM on 05/23/2012

I guess she doesnt get good in home help..oh well thats medicare for ya.

[jfsinc1929]

03:59 PM on 05/23/2012

I wonder if she had that "first alert" button so she could say - "help, I've fallen and I can't get up" - I know, not funny. I wish her a speedy recovery.

[muypro7]

01:48 PM on 05/23/2012

Get well soon Nancy, would like to see you at Convention!

[redwingirish]

01:47 PM on 05/23/2012

She probably fell off of ronnie's wallet!

[cupcakeisme]

02:48 PM on 05/23/2012

U r a PIG!

[redwingirish]

09:48 PM on 05/23/2012

That's funny. That's what I called your mother last night!

[Stephenacs]

01:36 PM on 05/23/2012

Hey, I'm a liberal but have nothing but good things to say about Mrs. Reagan. She was a tough cookie who guarded her husband and stood by him during his illness and decline. She has a lot to admire. Sadly, I don't think she was such a great mother to her kids, Patty and Ron, but she's mellowed in her old age and I believe they have all fully reconciled. Best wishes to her for a full recovery.

[leorangerie]

01:33 PM on 05/23/2012

Do yoga. Lift weights. Walk everyday. You'll be glad you did when you're 90.

[firstamendment3]

01:29 PM on 05/23/2012

Her suffering in this world will be nothing like her suffering in the next, The woman is evil. BTW, does that photo actually show nose hairs?

[Juan C Hernandez]

01:55 PM on 05/23/2012

You are an stupid pinhead

[firstamendment3]

03:34 PM on 05/23/2012

People with poor English skills should refrain from throwing stones.

[johneljuan]

02:26 PM on 05/23/2012

YEAH,OLD PEOPLE SHOULD NEVER TAKE CLOSE UPS.

[elvirawalker]

02:49 PM on 05/23/2012

Be careful what you say. One day you too shall be old, if you live long enough.