Former President of United States of America George Bush Senior dies at the age of 94

At the age of 94, George Bush, the 41st President of United States of America passed away on Friday. His death was announced by the office.

Updated on Dec 02, 2018  |  12:51 AM IST |  3.7M

Former President of United States of America, George H.W. Bush died on Friday at the age of 94. He was the 41st President of the USA. He was the father of the 43rd President of the USA, George Bush and was also the Republican Candidate. George Bush senior died 8 months after his wife’s Barbara Bush’s demise who was 73. He was suffering from Parkinson’s disease because of which he was wheelchair bound for the past few years. His health started deteriorating eventually and would require regular hospital visits.

Although he served as a President many decades ago, his teachings and ethics are still valued. He was the last veteran of the World War II to be named as the President of the USA. His competitiveness and capability of running successful campaigns are still remembered worldwide. Jim McGrath, his spokesperson, took to Twitter to release the statement on the passing of George Bush and wrote, “Statement by the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, on the passing of his father this evening at the age 94.”


His death marks the end of an era. George Bush senior entered the oval office with a solid resume and managed to steer the nation in the right direction with his policies. His death comes as shock to the entire world. 

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