Everyone Comes Together to Mourn Barbara Bush’s Passing: ‘A Beautiful Light in This World’
After news broke that former first lady Barbara Bush passed away at 92 on Tuesday night, the typically divisive political Twitter came together to laud the late Republican matriarch.
Bush, wife to one President and mother to another, dealt with numerous health problems up until her passing, including Graves’ disease, open-heart surgery, and, finally, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD. Despite these health troubles, she maintained active in public life, working with her husband in charity work and even helping her son Jeb Bush during his 2016 presidential run.
Her passing was met with an outpouring of heartbreak over her death and praise of her life, as everyone from Bill Clinton to J. J. Watt posted their condolences:
Our family is so saddened by the loss of Barbara Bush. A great woman who gave so much to her family and her country.
— Joe Scarborough (@JoeNBC) April 17, 2018
Rest In Peace Mrs. Barbara Bush.
You were a beautiful light in this world and I am forever thankful for your friendship. pic.twitter.com/yuZvQ7o8aH— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) April 17, 2018
Barbara Bush was a remarkable woman. She had grit & grace, brains & beauty. She was fierce & feisty in support of her family & friends, her country & her causes. She showed us what an honest, vibrant, full life looks like. Hillary and I mourn her passing and bless her memory.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) April 17, 2018
Our dear Barbara Bush. A grand lady, a great friend…she made the White House a brighter place. How we will miss you! Rest In Peace pic.twitter.com/zrjm9FUoLD
— Larry King (@kingsthings) April 17, 2018
Thank you, Barbara Bush, for your example as a loving and powerful woman, leader and mother. Not only do I admire her life of service, what a powerful example she gave us all by sharing her decision to leave life as gracefully and peacefully as she entered it.
— Elise Jordan (@Elise_Jordan) April 17, 2018
Devoted mother, loving wife, beloved leader. Barbara Bush was a woman of unique American grace and integrity. She was devoted to the nation, and we loved her in return. We grieve for the Bush family and offer our prayers and condolences.
— Ed Markey (@SenMarkey) April 18, 2018
Barbara Bush was a remarkable woman. She had grit & grace, brains & beauty. She was fierce & feisty in support of her family & friends, her country & her causes. She showed us what an honest, vibrant, full life looks like. Hillary and I mourn her passing and bless her memory.
— Bill Clinton (@BillClinton) April 17, 2018
.@FLOTUS Melania and I join the Nation in celebrating the life of Barbara Bush: pic.twitter.com/4NzyjxqAFM
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 18, 2018
America just lost a tireless leader for family literacy. Your legacy of public service will live on. May you rest easy, Barbara Bush. Sending my condolences to the entire Bush family.
— Tom Perez (@TomPerez) April 18, 2018
Barbara Bush and George HW Bush holding hands at the Hurricane Harvey Benefit Concert in October 2017. Photo by @PeteSouza pic.twitter.com/OOoI30USgN
— Evan Siegfried (@evansiegfried) April 18, 2018
Barbara Bush. One bad ass force of nature. Look out Archangels, there’s a new hall monitor!
— Mark McKinnon (@mmckinnon) April 18, 2018
Our statement on the passing of Former First Lady Barbara Bush: pic.twitter.com/MhTVYCL9Nj
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) April 18, 2018
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