Washington, Dec 1 (IBNS): George Herbert Walker Bush, the 41st US President, passed away on Friday evening at an age of 94.
Bush's son and former US President, George W Bush, informed about his father's death in a statement on Twitter.
The senior Bush is survived by five children and their spouses, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and two siblings.
Prior to assuming the topmost position, Bush was the US Vice President from 1981 to 1989.
He served as the President between 1989-1993.
Statement by the 43rd President of the United States, George W. Bush, on the passing of his father this evening at the age 94. pic.twitter.com/oTiDq1cE7h
— Jim McGrath (@jgm41) December 1, 2018
In April this year, his wife Barbara Bush died at the age of 92. Following his wife's death, senior Bush was admitted to a hospital with an infection.
In his statement, junior Bush lauded his father, who is often referred to as '41' to distinguish from his son, saying, "George H. W. Bush was a man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for.
"The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41's life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences of our friends and fellow citizens.
Senior Bush, who was a Republican politician, was a World War II naval aviator and Texas oil pioneer before politics.
Funeral arrangements of the former President are yet to be announced.
Donald Trump and Melania Trump condole:
Condoling the demise of his predecessor, US President Donald Trump along with his wife Melania Trump issued a statement on Twitter saying, "Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President George H.W.Bush, who passed away last night."
Statement from President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump on the Passing of Former President George H.W. Bush pic.twitter.com/qxPsp4Ggs7
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 1, 2018
"Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service- to be, in his words, "thousand points of life" illuminating the greatness, hope and opportunity of America to the world."
The statement further says, "With sound judgement, common sense, and unflappable leadership, President Bush guided our Nation, and the world, to a peaceful and victorious conclusion of the Cold War. As President, he set the stage for the decades of prosperity that followed...."
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