Former President George H.W. Bush Has Been Hospitalized Just Days After His Wife's Death

Reuters

Former President George H.W. Bush has been hospitalized with an infection less than a week after his wife of 73 years, Barbara, died.

Bush, 93, was taken to a Houston hospital Sunday morning "after contracting an infection that spread to his blood," according to a statement from his office. He was reportedly responding to treatment and appeared to be recovering, the statement added.

CNN reported that Bush was being treated in the hospital's intensive care unit.

Former first lady Barbara Bush, died on April 17. Her funeral was held Saturday.

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