"Today we have lost the comfort of Elizabeth's presence but she remains the heart of this family," the statement said. "We love her and will never know anyone more inspiring or full of life. 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."
A family friend said she died in North Carolina at 10:15 a.m.
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This is sad. She didn't have an easy life since her son died. She handled everything at least publicly with grace and strength. She was an inspiration as she just kept on going. My condolences to her children.
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Too bad she had to endure such tragedy, even with a jerk of a husband. He's lower than a "worm".....
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My heart broke when I heard the news. I hope Mr. Edwards reaiized what a jerk he had been, and I hope the other woman realizes that if he could do it to his wife that her fate is no better!
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Rest in peace. Elizabeth Edwards taught us that, even in the face of personal tragedy, betrayal, and terminal illness, you can live your life with dignity and as an example to others of how to take the high road when most of us would find it difficult to face each day with courage instead of resignation and resentment. God speed Elizabeth.
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She's at peace & without pain now. My heart goes out to her children.
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may she rest in peace god bless her childern
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Elizabeth Edwards is no longer suffering and should rest in peace.
However, John Edwards should be suffering here on in big time for what he did to her when he knew she was terminally ill and did not give a darn. He is a shameful human (if you can call him that)being.
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God Bless you and may you rest in peace. You were a true inspiration to us all.
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Sad, she is in no pain anymore, my heart goes out to her children. RIP Elizabeth
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Stress plays such a big role in cancer... her ex-husband an thank himself for adding to it, greatly.
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John Edwards, I hope your at peace now too. youve contributed to her death greatly. i knew the first time i heard of you, what kind of man you really were. You proved me right, Your a disgusting human being. You will have to answer to a higher power one day. I hope it was all worth it.
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God bless you Elizabeth, I hope you are hugging Wade and in the protection of God's loving embrace. I extend my families wishes for your family, may they feel your strength each day...
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R.I.P. Elizabeth, I admired your courage and strength.
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This is so sad. I'm glad John was with her when she died. He was the love of her life. I'm sure her family will miss her, but she gave them her best as a Mother. Rest in Peace.
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Elizabeth Edwards was such a beautiful and eloquent woman. She spoke with such grace and dignity and pride. She will forever be missed but never forgotten. Thoughts and prayers are with each of her surviving family members. She fought long and hard for many things, it's just so sad that the fight she put up could not beat this horrible cancer that took her to soon from the world. I know she is with her son now and will be with all of us in spirit.
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My thoughts and prayers are with Elizabeth's children. They have lost a wonderful mother who will be greatly missed.
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RIP Elizabeth. My thoughts and prayers to her family and friends.
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As she said "All of our days are numbered".
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