Former US first
lady Barbara Bush
has been
hospitalized in
Houston, Texas,
for treatment of a
“respiratory-
related issue,” a
family spokesman
said Tuesday.
Bush, 88, was
admitted Monday
at Methodist
Hospital,
spokesman Jim
McGrath said in a
written
statement.
“She is in great
spirits, has already
received visits
from her husband
and family, and is
receiving fantastic
care,” the
statement said.
“Updates will be
issued when
warranted.”
CNN was first
alerted to Bush’s
hospitalization by
tweets from
affiliate KPRC.
Her husband,
George H.W. Bush,
was the 41st
President of the
United States. He
also served as vice
president for two
terms under
President Ronald
Reagan.

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