Former First Lady of the United States Barbara Bush died today at the age of 92.
A former First Lady of the United States of America and relentless proponent of family literacy, Barbara Pierce Bush passed away Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the age of 92. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, President George H.W. Bush; five children and their spouses; 17 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; and her brother, Scott Pierce. She was preceded in death by her second child, Pauline Robinson “Robin” Bush, and her siblings Martha Rafferty and James R. Pierce.
According to prior statement from the family, she decided to not seek additional medical treatment after failing health and multiple recent hospitalizations, but was reported to be in good spirits.
It will not surprise those who knew her that Barbara Bush has been a rock in the face of her failing health, worrying not for herself—thanks to her abiding faith—but for others.
The Washington Post’s obituary can be found here.