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Dorothy Rodham, mother of Hilary Rodham Clinton, passes away at 92
WASHINGTON (AP)- The Clinton family says Dorothy Rodham, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's mother and former President Bill Clinton's mother-in-law, has died at age 92.
Tuesday, November 1st 2011, 11:25 AM EDT
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WASHINGTON (AP)- The Clinton family says Dorothy Rodham, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton's mother and former President Bill Clinton's mother-in-law, has died at age 92.
A statement from the family says Rodham died shortly aftermidnight on Tuesday in Washington, surrounded by her family.
Secretary Clinton cancelled a planned trip to London and Istanbul to be at her mother's side.
The Clinton family plans a private memorial service for Rodham.Clinton has often credited her mother with inspiring her, saying Rodham overcame adversity and abandonment in her own early life.
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