Follow Us

Former President George H.W. Bush Has Died

Bush served as the 41st President of the United States from 1989 to 1993. He was 94 years old.

Former President George H.W. Bush Has Died

Getty Images

By Katherine Biek

November 30, 2018

Former President George H.W. Bush has died. He was 94 years old.

His death was announced late Friday evening by the office of his son, George W. Bush. The statement didn't include details about the cause of death, but the elder Bush had a few health scares in 2018, including a stint in the ICU.

Bush served as vice president under Ronald Reagan for eight years before assuming the role of commander in chief in 1989.

During his tenure as the 41st president of the U.S., he focused largely on foreign policy. Domestically, Bush signed important acts into law, including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

He and his son were the second father and son pair to take on the position of president.

Bush was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara. Aside from George W., Bush leaves behind four other children and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Top Stories

Paul Rusesabagina

Rwanda says Rusesabagina of 'Hotel Rwanda' fame to be freed

Paul Rusesabagina has asserted that his 2020 arrest was in response to his criticism of President Paul Kagame over alleged human rights abuses.

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy speaks about the proposed legislation dubbed the "Parents Bill of Rights."

House GOP passes parents' rights bill in clash over schools

The bill would require schools to publish course studies and a list of books kept in libraries, as well as allow parents to exam school budgets.

Two people become emotional after Georgia passes SB 140 into law.

Georgia law will ban most transgender care for kids under 18

Supporters say the law prevents children from making decisions they may later regret, while opponents say it infringes on parents' rights.