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Nancy Reagan suffers fall at home | Nancy Reagan suffers fall at home |
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Former US First Lady Nancy Reagan has been taken to hospital with a broken pelvis, her spokeswoman has said. | Former US First Lady Nancy Reagan has been taken to hospital with a broken pelvis, her spokeswoman has said. |
The 87-year-old fell at her home last week after getting up during the night and twisting her leg. | The 87-year-old fell at her home last week after getting up during the night and twisting her leg. |
She was "in good spirits" and did not need surgery, but was in some pain, the spokeswoman, Jane Drake, said. | |
Mrs Reagan was married to former President Ronald Reagan for 50 years until his death in June 2004 from Alzheimer's Disease. | Mrs Reagan was married to former President Ronald Reagan for 50 years until his death in June 2004 from Alzheimer's Disease. |
It is not known how long she will stay in hospital. | |
Recovery is expected within six to eight weeks. | |
Mrs Reagan spent three days in hospital in February after a similar fall at home. |
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