Elizabeth Edwards
deceased wife of John Edwards (1949–2010)
Elizabeth Anania Edwards (born Mary Elizabeth Anania; July 3, 1949 – December 7, 2010) was an American author, health care activist and attorney. She was married to John Edwards, a United States Senator from North Carolina and a former vice-presidential nominee.
Elizabeth Edwards | |
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Born | Mary Elizabeth Anania July 3, 1949 |
Died | December 7, 2010 | (aged 61)
Cause of death | Metastatic breast cancer |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Attorney |
Spouse(s) | John Edwards (m. 1977–2010; her death) |
Children | Wade (1979–1996) Cate (born 1982) Emma Claire (born 1998) Jack (born 2000) |
Edwards was born in Jacksonville, Florida. She died from breast cancer at age 61, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.[1]
References
change- ↑ "Elizabeth Edwards Dies". LA Times. Retrieved August 7, 2014.