Liberia is mourning the loss of one of its most recognized former First Ladies, as multiple sources have confirmed the death of Madam Nancy Bohn Doe, widow of the late President Samuel Kanyon Doe.
According to a close family source, Madam Doe passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, following a protracted illness. While details surrounding her death have not yet been made public, family members confirmed she had been undergoing medical treatment abroad for several months.
Nancy B. Doe served as Liberia’s First Lady from 1980 to 1990 during her husband’s presidency. Known for her quiet strength and dignified presence, she championed causes involving women, children, and underserved communities.
Following the assassination of President Samuel K. Doe in 1990, Mrs. Doe fled into exile during the country’s brutal civil war. She would later return to Liberia, where she continued to live a relatively private life, away from the public spotlight.
Her passing closes a significant chapter in the nation’s history, as she was one of the last surviving figures from Liberia’s 1980 military regime. Many Liberians remember her not only as the First Lady of a tumultuous era but also as a symbol of endurance through one of the most painful periods in the country’s past.
An outpouring of tributes has begun across social media and from members of the Liberian public, praising her resilience and legacy.
“We extend our deepest condolences to the Doe family during this time of grief,” a family associate said. “Her memory will remain with us as a symbol of resilience and dignity.”
Further details, including funeral arrangements and official family statements, will be provided as they become available.
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