(LEX 18) — Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Saturday that former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins has died.

According to a post from Beshear, one of Collins' most significant accomplishments was bringing Toyota to Kentucky for its first United States site. Collins served as the 56th governor of Kentucky from 1983 to 1987 and brought Toyota to the state as its first U.S. site.

Beshear said, "She created a foundation for us to build a strong future upon, and her legacy will continue to benefit Kentucky families for generations. She was a proud Kentuckian, and she will be greatly missed. Kentucky, let’s remember to send up a thank you with our prayers as we remember a remarkable woman who made an undeniable difference in our state."

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