As of August 27, 2010 at the age of 92 years, 4 months, and 19 days, she is the third longest-lived First Lady, after Bess Truman (1885-1982 97 years, 10 months, and 5 days) and Lady Bird Johnson (1912-2007 95 years, 6 months, and 19 days).
[on her radical mastectomy in November 1976] No! Oh no -heavens, no. I've heard women say they'd rather lose their right arm, and I can't imagine it. It's so stupid. I can ever wear my evening clothes. Go as quickly as possible and get it done. Once it's done, put it behind you and go on with your life.
