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Who was Doria Palmieri?
Doria Palmieri was the wife of Ron Reagan, the son of former President Ronald Reagan. She was a clinical psychologist who married Ron in 1980, after they met at a dance studio in Los Angeles. They had no children, but lived together with three cats. She was 62 years old when she died in 2014.
What was the cause of her death?
According to her husband, Doria died of complications from a progressive neuromuscular disease, which affected her muscles and nerves. The exact name and nature of the disease was not disclosed, but it was described as a rare and incurable condition that gradually worsened over time. She died peacefully at their home in Seattle, with Ron by her side.
How did Ron cope with her death?
Ron Reagan was devastated by the loss of his wife, whom he called his “best friend”. He said that he was grateful for the 30 years they had together, and that he would always love her. He also thanked the doctors and nurses who cared for her, and the friends and family who supported them. He continued his work as a magazine journalist and a political analyst, often expressing views that differed from his father’s. He also wrote a memoir about his father, titled “My Father at 100: A Memoir”, which was published in 2011. He is currently single, and has not remarried.
