Mexican president: De la Madrid dead at age 77
In this file photo, former Mexican President Miguel de la Madrid speaks to the Puerto Rican Bar Association in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Mexico's President Felipe Calderon announced on twitter on April 1, 2012 that Miguel de la Madrid has died at age 77. (Oct. 30, 2001) Credit: AP
Miguel de la Madrid Hurtado, who led Mexico from 1982 to 1988 during economic crisis and a devasting earthquake died Sunday at age 77, President Felipe Calderon announced on his Twitter account.
A spokeswoman for Calderon's office speaking on condition of anonymity because she was not authorized to speak to be quoted by the press confirmed Sunday that the message was posted by Calderon.
Calderon said he is "profoundly sorry for the death of ex-President De la Madrid."
The cause of death was not immediately announced, but the former president had been hospitalized for respiratory problems since late last year.
Several false rumors about De la Madrid's death surfaced in December, and Calderon even sent an incorrect tweet on his official Twitter account at that time offering condolences to the former president's family. He corrected that earlier false report minutes later.
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