Hillary Rodham Clinton’s Mother, Dorothy Rodham, Dies At Age 92

Dorothy Rodham, mother of Secretary of State and former First Lady Hillary Clinton, passed away early today in Washington DC surrounded by her family. She was 92 years old.

Clinton had canceled a scheduled trip to Britain and Turkey after her mother became ill. Rodham survived a challenging childhood, forging her own place in life by taking various jobs and eventually becoming a homemaker and mother of three.

Rodham chose to remain mostly out of the public spotlight, making a notable exception during her daughter’s 2008 presidential bid, when she offered her support in the form of public appearances in several primary states.

h/t MSNBC

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