she was 93 years old. she became first lady in 1974, when her husband, gerald ford, took over following the resignation of richard nixon, but her greatest legacy may be the contribution she made to the battle against addiction. cnn's thelma gutierrez joins me live now from the betty ford center in california. you are standing outside, thelma, the place that has helped so many people because of betty ford. >> reporter: yes, and as you mentioned, susan, it's definitely her greatest legacy. the residents here in rancho mirage will definitely tell you that. she died here at the eisenhowe...