Former US president George H.W. Bush, who helped steer America through the end of the Cold War, has died at age 94, his family announced late on Friday.
“Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our dear Dad has died,” his son, former president George W. Bush, said in a statement released on Twitter by a family spokesman.
Statement by President George W. Bush on the death of his father, President George H.W. Bush https://t.co/wDD0vnlN8U pic.twitter.com/t7UsDYSKY8
— George W. Bush Presidential Center (@TheBushCenter) December 1, 2018
“George H.W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.”
All the news channels and people are pouring in their condolences for the former president.
BREAKING: George Herbert Walker Bush, 41st President of the United States, has passed away at the age of 94. Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Bush family. https://t.co/JiyPc0cLqv pic.twitter.com/vSVF6ddCzI
— Boston 25 News (@boston25) December 1, 2018
President George Herbert Walker Bush lived a life of service. His significant contributions to our nation live on. May he Rest in Peace.
— Joaquin Castro (@JoaquinCastrotx) December 1, 2018
