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Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, the widow of former US President Lyndon B Johnson, has died at the age of 94.Claudia Alta Taylor Johnson, the widow of former US President Lyndon B Johnson, has died at the age of 94.
Mrs Johnson - who was widely known as Lady Bird Johnson - died at her home in Austin, Texas, of natural causes, a spokeswoman said.Mrs Johnson - who was widely known as Lady Bird Johnson - died at her home in Austin, Texas, of natural causes, a spokeswoman said.
She said Mrs Johnson was surrounded by family and friends. Last month she was briefly admitted to a hospital with a low-grade fever. In 2002, Mrs Johnson had a stroke that affected her speech. Last month, she was briefly admitted to a hospital with a low-grade fever.
Her husband - who was the US president in 1963-1969 - died in 1973.Her husband - who was the US president in 1963-1969 - died in 1973.
As first lady, Mrs Johnson was known as a tireless environmental campaigner.
She raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to beautify Washington, and the 1965 Highway Beautification Bill was known as the "Lady Bird bill".
Mrs Johnson was born in Karnack, Texas, which was the plantation home of her parents.
She studied journalism and art and graduated from the University of Texas.
After Mr Johnson's presidency, the couple returned to live in Austin.