But even as the United States grew increasingly polarized, Barbara Bush commanded affection across the political spectrum. But even as the United States grew increasingly polarised, Barbara Bush commanded affection across the political spectrum. When Barbara Bush had open-heart surgery in 2009, her husband said he was a "nervous wreck." Former US first lady Barbara Bush died on April 17, 2018 at the age of 92. In this file photo taken on April 08, 1992 US President George Bush and First Lady Barbara Bush take an early morning stroll along Washington, DC's, Tidal Basin.

Source: Daily Nation April 18, 2018 04:26 UTC