Elizabeth Edwards dies of Cancer

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Elizabeth Edwards, wife of controversial Presidential candidate Senator John Edwards dies today at the age of 61 after a long battle with cancer.

According to BLTWY at MSN:

Elizabeth Edwards has died of cancer, NBC News has confirmed. She was 61.

Gravely ill with cancer that no longer responded to treatment, Elizabeth Edwards was reportedly not in any pain and was surrounded by family and friends, including her estranged husband, at home in North Carolina.

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