Michael Reagan facts for kids
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Michael Reagan
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John Charles Flaugher
March 18, 1945 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Died | January 4, 2026 (aged 80) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Occupation | Radio talk show host, writer |
| Employer | Newsmax (formerly) |
| Political party | Republican |
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Michael Edward Reagan (born John Charles Flaugher; March 18, 1945 – January 4, 2026) was an American political commentator, strategist, and radio talk show host. He was the adopted son of former U.S. President Ronald Reagan and actress Jane Wyman. Michael Reagan was known for his conservative views and his work as a columnist.
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Michael Reagan's Early Life and Family
His Childhood and Adoption
Michael Edward Reagan was born John Charles Flaugher in Los Angeles on March 18, 1945. Soon after his birth, he was adopted by Ronald Reagan and Jane Wyman. Ronald Reagan later became a famous actor and the 40th President of the United States. Jane Wyman was also a well-known actress.
School Days
Michael Reagan attended Loyola High School for a short time. In 1964, he graduated from the Judson School, a boarding school in Arizona. He also studied at Arizona State University and Los Angeles Valley College, but he did not complete a degree.
Michael Reagan's Career Journey
Starting in Sales
Before 1970, Michael Reagan worked as a salesman for a clothing company. Later, he became a director for a food service company in Los Angeles. In 1981, he was hired as a salesman for a circuit board company.
Acting and Television
Michael Reagan had small acting roles in movies and TV shows starting in 1985. One notable appearance was in Falcon Crest, a television series that starred his adoptive mother, Jane Wyman. In 1987, he also hosted the first season of the TV game show Lingo.
A Career in Radio
Michael Reagan became well-known in talk radio. He started as a guest host for a local radio show in Los Angeles. After this, he hosted his own talk show on KSDO radio in San Diego. For much of the 2000s, he hosted The Michael Reagan Show across the country. This show was broadcast by different networks. After his radio career, he focused on public speaking about his father.
Becoming an Author
In 1988, Michael Reagan wrote an autobiography called Michael Reagan: On the Outside Looking In. He wrote this book with Joe Hyams. In 2005, he wrote another book titled Twice Adopted. This book explored his feelings about being adopted and his parents' divorce. It also discussed his spiritual journey.
His Personal Life and Family Connections
Marriages and Children
In June 1971, Michael Reagan married Pamela Gail Putnam. They divorced in 1972. In 1975, he married Colleen Sterns, an interior decorator. Michael and Colleen had two children, Cameron and Ashley. They lived in the Toluca Lake area of Los Angeles.
Family Views and Legacy
Michael Reagan had an adoptive sister, Maureen Reagan. He also had two half-siblings, Patti Davis and Ron Reagan, from his father's second marriage to Nancy Reagan. Michael and Maureen shared similar conservative political views with their father, Ronald Reagan. His half-siblings, Patti and Ron, held more liberal political opinions.
Michael Reagan passed away from cancer in Los Angeles on January 4, 2026. He was 80 years old.
See also
In Spanish: Michael Reagan para niños
