Nancy Reagan had to just say no to an anti-drug event because of a bout with viral pneumonia.
The former first lady was diagnosed with pneumonia about three weeks ago, her spokeswoman, Joanne Drake, said Friday from Los Angeles. The illness was not life-threatening, she said.Still, Reagan had to cancel an appearance next week in Washington with former first lady Betty Ford at an event for the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse.
"The doctor did not want her to travel at this time," Drake said.
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