Elizabeth Edwards

As someone who in intrigued by American politics I read about this courageous woman for the first time some time ago. She was quite frankly more of a special human being than her husband was. She passed away today, age 61. An admirable woman who can perhaps best be quoted by quoting herself. She posted this a day or two ago, in the knowledge that she would soon be gone.

The days of our lives, for all of us, are numbered ... The days I do have are made all the more meaningful and precious. And for that I am grateful.

Elizabeth Edwards, 61, writing on her Facebook page on Monday. Mrs. Edwards died on Tuesday after a six-year battle with cancer.