United States former first lady, Mrs. Barbara Bush is dead. She died at the age of 92.
Barbara’s passing was announced in a statement from the office of George HW Bush, the former president and Mrs. Bush’s husband of 73 years. A funeral date has not been announced.
Earlier in the week, Mrs. Bush decided not to go for additional medical treatment after a series of hospital visits.
A spokesman did not elaborate on the nature of her health problems, but she had long received treatment for a thyroid condition known as Graves’ disease. May her soul rest in peace. (Photo: USA Today)