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One of the great leaders of the 20th century, former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, was rushed to the hospital after becoming ill last night.

Thatcher, who is 82, is said to be in "stable" condition, according to a St. Thomas Hospital spokeswoman.

After a number of small strokes in 1982, Thatcher still has been seen at public functions fairly frequently, even after being admonished by doctors to stop her busy speaking schedule. She last appeared at a function last week, where a bust of herself was unveiled at the Conservative Party headquarters in London.

Dubbed the "Iron Lady" by leaders of the Soviet Union during the cold war, Thatcher wore the moniker as a badge of honor.

Thatcher helped pull Britain out of a long, deep sleep, where their socialist tendencies were destroying the health of the country.

She advocated personal responsibility, free-market economics and helped to tear down the class system Britain was known for.

The IRA attempted to assassinate her in 1984 by means of a bomb attack at the Conservative Party annual conference, where they almost accomplished their mission. Five people were killed, although Thatcher and her cabinet obviously got away without serious injury.

Her good friend, the late U.S. President Ronald Reagan, along with Thatcher, were primarily responsible for helping to end the cold war.

Concerning her current illness, a statement from the hospital said:  “We can confirm that Baroness Thatcher has been admitted to St Thomas’ Hospital and is expected to remain in hospital overnight for observation."

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Thatcher, 82, was taken to St. Thomas' Hospital in south London. No other details about her condition were immediately available.

A spokeswoman for the Conservative Party, which Thatcher led for 15 years, said Thatcher had taken ill earlier on Friday.

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Thatcher taken to London hospital for tests

Former British prime minister Margaret Thatcher has been admitted to a London hospital where she is in a "stable" condition, its spokeswoman said Saturday.

Thatcher, 82, is expected to spend the night at Saint Thomas' Hospital in central London, to which she was reportedly driven from her home in the capital late Friday for precautionary tests.

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Thatcher taken to hospital for 'precautionary tests'

The hospital spokeswoman said last night: "We can confirm that Baroness Thatcher has been admitted and is expected to remain in hospital overnight for observation. Her condition is stable and she is speaking to the medical staff who are caring for her."

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Thatcher 'stable', hospital says 
 
Lady Thatcher suffered a series of strokes in 2002

Baroness Thatcher is said to be in a stable condition after being admitted to a London hospital for tests.
A spokeswoman for St Thomas's Hospital said the former UK prime minister, 82, was expected to spend the night under observation after feeling unwell.

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Lady Thatcher is taken to hospital for tests

Baroness Thatcher was early today said to be "stable" in hospital after being admitted for precautionary tests.

The former Prime Minister, 82, is undergoing medical checks at St Thomas' Hospital in central London.
 
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Baroness Thatcher was said to be in a stable condition

The 82-year-old former Prime Minister has suffered a series of minor strokes in recent years which are said to have left her with a failing memory. In March 2002 she was advised by her doctors to give up public speaking, although she has broken this rule on several occasions.