Ailing Barbara Bush Will End Medical Treatment For Her Life-Threatening Illness

The former First Lady says she will seek palliative care.

Beloved former First Lady Barbara Bush announced Sunday that she will not continue to seek medical treatment for a life-threatening illness that has lead to repeat hospitalizations. Instead, she will seek palliative care and spend her final days with her family.

The sad news came Sunday afternoon, in a statement from Bush family spokesperson Jim McGrath, posted to Twitter.



"It will not surprise those who know her that Barbara Bush has been a rock in the face of her failing health, worrying not for herself — thanks to her abiding faith — but for others," the statement read. "She is surrounded by a family she adores, and appreciates the many kind messages and especially the prayers she is receiving,"

Bush has reportedly struggled with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, or COPD, for some time, and is in congestive heart failure. She is currently being cared for at her home in Houston, according to CNN, rather than in a hospital.

The thoughts and prayers of the Daily Wire team are with the Bush family at this trying time.

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She was always a classy lady. Prayers and best wishes to her and her family.

So sad to hear, she is a wonderful person. I hope she hangs on for a while and stays comfortable, I would hate to see her suffer.
My thoughts and prayers are with the Bush family.

That truly is a shame. I was fortunate enough to have met both Bush's when he was running for President and talked to them for a little while. Very down to earth people and fun to be around.

Jim

So very sad.

I wish the Bush family all the best, in this very difficult time.

One of my colleagues was detailed bomb disposal at the Kennebunkport compound. He said that she was always classy and pleasant.

He told me that one particularly cold night, she and the president carried a plate of sandwiches down to the guard shack, and sat down with the team to have dinner and chat.

Some family have a summer condo near kennebunkport and they would see them walking on the beach on occasion ( within last 10 years, while Obama was in office) The have multiple stories of meeting her and chatting small talk and such with my cousins young and teeenage kids. Seemed very genuine. Sad to hear this news.

We had to put my father on palliative care for his final months. He was 94 at the time. At first it was a very sad time for me but I came to realize that in the game of life Dad won. He lived a great life with no serious illness. I hope that the Bush family can come to that same realization.

I am sorry to hear that her condition has come to this. Despite disagreements with some matters of the Presidency, I have always considered Barbara Bush to be a very classy lady. I pray for her to have comfort.

flashguy

Sorry to hear this. I would imagine that when she passes that her husband will follow her shortly.

So sad.

It is indeed sad news.

I heard on the news this evening that her and G.H.W Bush have been married for 73 years. That's incredible.

God bless.

Grace & dignity.....epitomized by Barbara Bush.
God bless.

Rest easy young lady. We got this.

May the Lord comfort her and the family in this difficult time.

She has always struck me as being the type of person you’d like to have as a neighbor. I think her and my mom would have got along well.

Very sorry to hear this.

Sad news. Wishing the best to all of the Bush family, and peace and as little pain as possible to Mrs. Bush in her remaining days.