Former United States First Lady Barbara Bush died on Tuesday at the age of 92, family spokesperson Jim McGrath said. Bush, the wife of the country’s 41st president, George HW Bush, was in failing health and had sought comfort care instead of medical treatment.
Statement by the Office of @GeorgeHWBush on the passing of Barbara Pierce Bush this evening at the age of 92. pic.twitter.com/c6JU0xy6Vc
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) April 17, 2018
Jean Becker, chief of staff at the Office of George H. W. Bush, gave this update on the 41st President of the United States. pic.twitter.com/pjOKi3szVc
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) April 18, 2018
CNN had reported on Monday that Barbara Bush suffered from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease andcongestive heart failure.
“Our souls are settled because we know hers was,” her son and former President George Bush said in a statement after his mother’s death, The Guardian reported. He said she was “a woman unlike any other who brought levity, love, and literacy to millions”. George Bush served as the US president from 2001 to 2009, while another son, Jeb Bush, is a former Florida governor.
George HW Bush’s Chief of Staff Jean Becker said Barbara Bush died with the former president, her husband of 73 years, by her side.
Current US President Donald Trump said he and his wife Melania would join the country in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush. Former presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also offered their condolences.
.@FLOTUS Melania and I join the Nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush: pic.twitter.com/4OW72iddQx
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 18, 2018
Our statement on the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush: pic.twitter.com/MhTVYCL9Nj
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 18, 2018
Barbara Bush was a remarkable woman. She had grit & grace, brains & beauty. She was fierce & feisty in support of her family & friends, her country & her causes. She showed us what an honest, vibrant, full life looks like. Hillary and I mourn her passing and bless her memory.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) April 17, 2018
Keeping Barbara Bush and her family in my heart and prayers. I will never forget how kind she was to me on every occasion we met, and how fondly the White House staff always spoke of her.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 15, 2018
Thinking about Barbara Bush’s legacy of service to our country and the extraordinary family she raised. Thanking her for her many kindnesses to me and my family. Wishing her the comfort she deserves surrounded by her loved ones.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) April 16, 2018
