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Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

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2018-12-01 13:17:34Xinhua Editor : Li Yan ECNS App Download

George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, has died Friday at the age of 94, according to a statement from his office.

The former president passed away at 10:10 p.m. local time (1610 GMT) on Friday, according to the statement. He was survived by his five children, 17 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and two siblings.

The statement said: "He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child Pauline Robinson 'Robin' Bush; and his brothers Prescott and William or 'Bucky' Bush."

Details about his death were not immediately available.

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