Photos: Nancy Reagan through the years

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Photos: Nancy Reagan through the years

A Hollywood love story turn political powerhouse, former First Lady Nancy Reagan passed away Sunday at the age of 94.

WASHINGTON - JUNE 03: Former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan (L) wipes away a tear after the unveiling of a statue of former President Ronald Reagan in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol June 3, 2009 in Washington, DC. Also pictured (L-R) are House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (2nd L) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JUNE 2: Former first lady Nancy Reagan (L) Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) (2L), Senator Richard Lugar (R-IN) (2R) and Rep. Elton Gallegly (R-CA) (R) watch President Barack Obama (C) sing a bill in the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House June 2, 2009 in Washington, DC. President Barack Obama signed the "Ronald Reagan Centennial Commission Act" which is intended to honor the former US President Ronald Reagan on his 100th birthday in 2011. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 17: Former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan (R) holds the hands of former Soviet dissident and human rights activist Natan Sharansky (L) as she presents him with the 2008 Ronald Reagan Freedom Award during the award gala dinner September 17, 2008 at The Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington, DC. Sharansky was the tenth recipient of the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's highest recognition. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

SIMI VALLEY, CA - JANUARY 30: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan (L) stands with CNN reporter Anderson Cooper before the start of the CNN/LA Times/Politico GOP Presidential Candidates? Republican Debate at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library January 30, 2008 in Simi Valley, California. The Republican presidential hopefuls are debating with one week to go until the California Primaries on February 5. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

SIMI VALLEY, CA - JUNE 11: (L-R) Ron Reagan, Michael Reagan, former first lady Nancy Reagan and Patti Davis say a final farewell as former President Ronald Reagan is laid to rest at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library June 11, 2004 in Simi Valley, California. Reagan died of pneumonia due to complications with Alzheimer's at age 93 at his home in California. (Photo by Bryan Chan-Pool/Getty Images)

SIMI VALLEY, CA - JUNE 11: Former first lady Nancy Reagan leans on the casket of former President Ronald Reagan during the interment ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library June 11, 2004 in Simi Valley, California. Reagan died of pneumonia due to complications with Alzheimer's at age 93 at his home in California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian - Pool/Getty Images)

SIMI VALLEY, CA - JUNE 11: Former first lady Nancy Reagan (seated) is presented the flag that draped the casket by Capt. James Symonds as Maj. Gen Galen B. Jackman stands by her side at the casket of former President Ronald Reagan during the interment ceremony at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library June 11, 2004 in Simi Valley, California. Reagan died of pneumonia due to complications with Alzheimer's at age 93 at his home in California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JUNE 11: Ron Reagan, Pattie Davis and Former first lady Nancy Reagan sit during the State Funeral for former President Ronald Reagan at the National Cathedral June 11, 2004 in Washington DC. Reagan will be laid to rest during a sunset funeral at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JUNE 11: Former First Lady Nancy Reagan, escorted by Major General Galen B. Jackman exits the National Cathedral after the funeral of former President Ronald Reagan June 11, 2004 in Washington, DC. Reagan will be laid to rest during a sunset funeral at the Reagan Library in Simi Valley, California. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JUNE 10: In this handout image provided by the White House, U.S. President George W. Bush and first lady Laura Bush (R) greet former first lady Nancy Reagan at Blair House June 10, 2004 in Washington, DC. Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan's funeral service will be held in Washington, DC June 11 at the National Cathedral. (Photo by Eric Draper/White House via Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: Former first lady Nancy Reagan touches the casket of her husband, former U.S. President Ronald Reagan, during his state funeral on Capitol Hill June 9, 2004 in Washington, DC. Reagan's body will lie in state throughout the night until June 10. (Photo by Peter Jones-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: Former first lady Nancy Reagan touches the casket of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan as U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney (L) looks on during a State Funeral in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol June 9, 2004 in Washington, DC. Reagan's body will lie in state throughout the night until June 10. (Photo by Chuck Kennedy-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - JUNE 9: Nancy Reagan waits with an escort for the casket carrying former President Ronald Reagan to be brought into the U.S. Capitol June 9, 2004 in Washington, DC. The 40th U.S. president will lie in state in the Capitol Rotunda until June 10. (Photo by Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

POINT MUGU, CA - JUNE 9: Nancy Reagan (L) waves from the step while standing next to Maj. General Galen B. Jackman before entering Air Force Oneafter the casket of former President Ronald Reagan was loaded at Naval Base Ventura County at Point Mugu June 9, 2004 in Point Mugu, California. Reagan is enroute to Washington, DC for memorial services over the next two days. On the right is Major General Galen Jackman. (Photo by Joe Cavaretta-Pool/Getty Images)

SIMI VALLEY, CA - JUNE 7: Former first lady Nancy Reagan is consoled by Rev. Michael Wennning as she pays her respects at the coffin of her husband, former President Ronald Reagan, in the rotunda at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library during a memorial service June 7, 2004 in Simi Valley, California. Reagan died of natural causes at age 93 at his home in California. (Photo by Rick Bowmer-Pool/Getty Images)

402010 03: Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan are shown in this undated file photo. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 4th 2002. (Photo courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidental Library/Getty Images)

402010 02: Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan share a laugh in this undated file photo. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 4th 2002. (Photo courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidental Library/Getty Images)

Jimmy Carter gives a thumbs up sign as he and Rosalynn give a tour of the Carter Center to Ronald and Nancy Reagan. Circa 1986.

UNDATED: (FILE PHOTO) Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan dances with former First Lady Nancy Reagan in this undated file photo. Reagan turns 93 on February 6, 2004. (Photo courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidental Library/Getty Images)

UNDATED: (FILE PHOTO) Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan share a moment in this undated file photo. Reagan turns 93 on February 6, 2004.(Photo courtesy of the Ronald Reagan Presidental Library/Getty Images)

402010 04: Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan kisses former First Lady Nancy Reagan in this undated file photo. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 4th 2002. (Photo courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidental Library/Getty Images)

402010 07: Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan kisses former First Lady Nancy Reagan in this undated file photo. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 4th 2002. (Photo courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidental Library/Getty Images)

402010 06: Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan kisses former First Lady Nancy Reagan in this undated file photo. The couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on March 4th 2002. (Photo courtesy Ronald Reagan Presidental Library/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON - MARCH 4, 1988: (FILE PHOTO) Former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan celebrate their 36th anniversary at a staff surprise party on March 4, 1988 in the Residence at the White House. Reagan turns 93 on February 6, 2004. (Photo by Mary-Anne Fackelman-Miner/The White House/Getty Images)

6 Oct 1990: Venus and Serena Williams of the USA enjoy a day with US President Ronald Rreagan and his wife Nancy at a Nancy Reagan Tennis Event, USA. \ Mandatory Credit: Allsport UK /Allsport

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WASHINGTON - JUNE 03: Former U.S. first lady Nancy Reagan (L) wipes away a tear after the unveiling of a statue of former President Ronald Reagan in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol June 3, 2009 in Washington, DC. Also pictured (L-R) are House Minority Leader Rep. John Boehner (R-OH) (2nd L) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)

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