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Latest News Updates Wade Edwards Car Accident - Losing her long-term battle with cancer, Ms Elizabeth Edwards died Tuesday. Wade Edwards was the son of Mr John and Ms Elizabeth Edwards.Latest News Updates Wade Edwards Car Accident - Losing her long-term battle with... more
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Elizabeth Edwards dies after battle with cancer
December 7th, 2010
05:00 PM ET
Elizabeth Edwards, the estranged wife of former North Carolina senator and presidential candidate John Edwards, died Tuesday after a lengthy battle with breast cancer. She was 61.
Edwards died Tuesday morning in her home in Chapel Hill, surrrounded by family.
"Today we have lost the comfort of Elizabeth's presence but she remains the heart of this family. We love her and will never know anyone more inspiring or full of life," her family said in a statement.
"On behalf of Elizabeth we want to express our gratitude to the thousands of kindred spirits who moved and inspired her along the way. Your support and prayers touched our entire family."
Edwards was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2004. In 2007 she announced the disease had spread to her ribs and hips, saying it was incurable but treatable.
On Monday, Edwards released a statement saying she had stopped her cancer treatment after doctors told her additional treatment would be "unproductive."
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December 6th, 2010
04:51 PM ET
Elizabeth Edwards stops cancer treatment, releases statement
mug.cnnpolitics By: CNN Political Unit
(CNN) - Elizabeth Edwards is surrounded by family and friends in her North Carolina home after being informed by her doctors that further cancer treatment would be unproductive.
"Elizabeth has been advised by her doctors that further treatment of her cancer would be unproductive," the Edwards family said Monday in a statement. "She is resting at home with family and friends and has posted this message to friends on her Facebook page."
The message from Edwards, the wife of two-time presidential candidate John Edwards, reads:
"You all know that I have been sustained throughout my life by three saving graces – my family, my friends, and a faith in the power of resilience and hope. These graces have carried me through difficult times and they have brought more joy to the good times than I ever could have imagined. The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered. We know that. And, yes, there are certainly times when we aren't able to muster as much strength and patience as we would like. It's called being human.
"But I have found that in the simple act of living with hope, and in the daily effort to have a positive impact in the world, the days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful. It isn't possible to put into words the love and gratitude I feel to everyone who has and continues to support and inspire me every day. To you I simply say: you know."
Edwards was told by her doctors last week that additional cancer treatments were futile, said a source close to the family. Her prognosis was described in terms of weeks, not months, the source said.
She is receiving treatment and medications, however, for symptoms and side effects.
"She is not in pain and all things considered there is a good vibe here," said the source. "She has prepared for this"
John Edwards and their children are at her side, along with Elizabeth's brother and sister.
– CNN's John King and Raelyn Johnson contributed to this report
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Latest News Updates The family asked that donations be made to the Wade Edwards Foundation which benefits the Wade Edwards Learning Lab. Losing her long-term battle with cancer, Ms Elizabeth Edwards died Tuesday.Latest News Updates The family asked that donations be made to the Wade Edwards... more
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Latest News Updates Unrepentant Rielle Hunter, former and possible current mistress of disgraced politician Mr John Edwards, appeared for an interview on the Oprah Winfrey Show on April 29, 2010.Latest News Updates Unrepentant Rielle Hunter, former and possible current mistress... more
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