Barbara Bush listens to her son, Republican presidential candidate, former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush speak during a campaign stop
Barbara Bush in Failing Health, Family Spokesperson Says
Newser — Josh GardnerBarbara Bush is in failing health and won't be seeking further treatment for her illness, said a statement released Sunday by a family spokesperson. Per the AP, spokesman Jim McGrath issued the news release saying that following a recent series of hospitalizations and after consulting with her family and doctors, the 92-year-old former first lady has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care.
The release did not elaborate on the nature of Bush's health problems. However, CNN reports that Bush has been hospitalized multiple times in the last year in her battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease and congestive heart failure.
McGrath says Bush appreciates the many kind messages and prayers she's been receiving.
Barbara Bush has been married to George HW Bush for 73 years. In recent years, it has been her husband's health, not hers, that has made headlines.
The 93-year-old 41st president was hospitalized in 2015 following a fall in the family home. In 2017, Bush was hospitalized twice for a recurring case of pneumonia, the first of which kept him away from home over two weeks.
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