Nancy Reagan suffers broken ribs in fall

Former first lady Nancy Reagan was unable to attend a speech by House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) Tuesday night because she was still recovering from broken ribs suffered in a fall.

Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Library executive director John Heubusch said the accident at her Los Angeles home happened about six weeks ago, and that the former first lady is recovering slowly, according toThe Associated Press. Reagan is 90 years old.

The AP quoted Reagan's spokeswoman as saying her doctor advised her not to attend large events.

Reagan nearly suffered injury at a similar event last summer. Freshman Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) was walking Reagan to her seat before an address he was giving when the former first lady stumbled. Rubio was able to catch Reagan before she fell, using her left arm to swing her into his body.

In 2008, Reagan suffered a fractured pelvis that led to her hospitalization. 

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