house. >> she had political instincts that you don't often see in a spouse. i mean, she just really had her finger on the pulse of people. i think she could feel their pain and understood what people were feeling. >> edwards was seen as smart strong and dignified. a mother of four. wade edwards her oldest child died in a car accident in 1996 when he was 16. her daughter kate went on to study law. elizabeth edwards had her third child emma claire when she was 48 and son jack at age 50. in 2004. edwards was diagnosed with breast cancer. she had discovered a lump while campaigning for her husband. in 2007, after treatment and remission, edwards announced the cancer returned. but that her husband's presidential campaign would continue. >> john was saying that last week people asked him how i was doing and he said she is cancer-free. it turned out not to be the truth. >> john edwards ended his truth