Tributes poured in on social media for the late former First Lady Nancy Reagan, who died Sunday at her home California home at the age of 94.
Each of the leading 2016 presidential contenders paid their respects:
Nancy Reagan, the wife of a truly great President, was an amazing woman. She will be missed!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 6, 2016
Nancy Reagan will be remembered for her deep passion for this nation and love for her husband, Ronald. The Reagan family is in our prayers.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) March 6, 2016
This is a sad day for America. Nancy Reagan had a good heart, and she will be dearly missed. pic.twitter.com/IXbgObtjtd
— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) March 6, 2016
Nancy's strength of character was legendary, and her advocacy—especially for Alzheimer's research—was tireless. Praying for her family. -H
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) March 6, 2016
And many in Hollywood mourned the death of Reagan, who began her remarkable career as actress Nancy Davis before meeting then-Screen Actors Guild president Ronald Reagan on November 15, 1949.
Nancy Reagan was one of my heroes. She served as First Lady with unbelievable power, class and grace and left her mark on the world. (1/2)
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 6, 2016
She's with her Ronnie now, but those of us she left behind will miss her dearly. (2/2)
— Arnold (@Schwarzenegger) March 6, 2016
Sad to hear Nancy Reagan passed away. She stood up for us in 1984 when we were banned from playing July 4 D.C. Show. Ended up being great.
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) March 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/JohnStamos/status/706529714110910465
My friend Nancy Reagan died aged 94 The end of an era,#Love the 80s
— Joan Collins (@Joancollinsdbe) March 6, 2016
I sat near #Nancy Reagan once and felt like a teenager seeing one of my idols. She was a BOSS. #RIPNancy
— Elizabeth Banks (@ElizabethBanks) March 6, 2016
Sending love to Nancy Reagan's family. She served our country and the state of California with class
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) March 6, 2016
And moved the fight against Alzheimer's into the light. May she rest in peace.
— Maria Shriver (@mariashriver) March 6, 2016
Condolences going out to the family of Nancy Reagan.
— William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) March 6, 2016
sad day for us all, the embodiment of class and grace #nancyreagan
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) March 6, 2016
Rest in peace Nancy Reagan.
— Dave Navarro (@DaveNavarro) March 6, 2016
https://twitter.com/ParisHilton/status/706566796246196225
Farewell to one of America's great women #NancyReagan. It was a pleasure to shake your hand and… https://t.co/jbS98ICd6N
— Melissa Joan Hart (@MelissaJoanHart) March 6, 2016
RIP #NancyReagan. A truly amazing woman. Can only imagine what she must have thought of this debacle.
— Josh Gad (@joshgad) March 6, 2016
The best picture ever taken of Nancy Reagan. pic.twitter.com/WSfEYE5yt9
— B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) March 6, 2016
Together again. Rest in peace, Mrs. Reagan. pic.twitter.com/vlkJbSZzmz
— Brad Thor (@BradThor) March 6, 2016
Nancy, I'm so sad. Thank you for your lasting frienship and godspeed to the arms of your beloved Ronnie. pic.twitter.com/QKQY7VNNtD
— Nancy Sinatra (@NancySinatra) March 6, 2016
There were also the predictable jokes:
"Please don't let Cruz, Rubio or the Tangerine Tower of Warthog Jizz invoke me in Thursday's debate." — Nancy Reagan's dying words
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) March 6, 2016
Nancy Reagan survived everything except Zootopia.
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) March 6, 2016
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