Former President George H.W. Bush dies at age 94
Family spokesman Jim McGrath says Bush died shortly after 10 p.m. Friday, about eight months after the death of his wife, Barbara Bush.
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Spokesman: George H.W. Bush hospitalized with blood infection
Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized in Houston with an infection, just after attending the funeral of his wife, Barbara, a spokesman said Monday.
Former first lady Barbara Bush in failing health, spokesman says
A family spokesman says former first lady Barbara Bush is in "failing health" and won't seek additional medical treatment.
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