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Social media reacts to news of Barbara Bush's 'failing health'

Family, friends, politicians and admirers of Mrs. Bush reacted to the news on social media.

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HOUSTON — The spokesman for Barbara Bush announced Sunday the former first lady has decided to end medical treatment for a life-threatening illness.

Related: Family releases statement on Barbara Bush's 'failing health'

Family, friends, politicians and admirers of Mrs. Bush reacted to the news on social media.

Here’s to Barbara Bush—an American icon and Texas legend. Our prayers are with you. pic.twitter.com/N7i5OJRPGw
— Greg Abbott (@GregAbbott_TX) April 15, 2018

Thoughts with one of America's most loved women , former First Lady Barbara Bush. Her health has been deteriorating and I join thousands in hoping she is comfortable and knows how loved she is throughout the world! 🇱🇷
— Kay Bailey Hutchison (@kaybaileyhutch) April 15, 2018

Prayers going up for a woman of great faith, great strength, and an unwavering love of country. Our country is better because of former First Lady Barbara Bush ❤️🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/pewdIu2hjr
— Nikki Haley (@nikkihaley) April 15, 2018

Keeping Barbara Bush and her family in my heart and prayers. I will never forget how kind she was to me on every occasion we met, and how fondly the White House staff always spoke of her.
— Chelsea Clinton (@ChelseaClinton) April 15, 2018

Angela and I join countless Americans in praying for one of our favorite Texans, Barbara Bush. She is graceful and strong, and her legacy is a blessing to our nation and the world.
— Ken Paxton (@KenPaxtonTX) April 15, 2018

Praying for former First Lady Barbara Bush and her family in this difficult time. She is a special woman, whose great faith and love for her country inspires us all.
— Marco Rubio (@marcorubio) April 15, 2018

I am sending all my love and prayers to the entire Bush family today - Barbara Bush is a woman of great strength, patriotism and an iconic first lady of our times who has touched and inspired countless lives.
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) April 15, 2018

My thoughts are with the remarkable Barbara Bush. Her charitable work on literacy alone has made such an impact on the world. https://t.co/InCwMsLxcS
— Daryl Morey (@dmorey) April 15, 2018

News that Barbara Bush is nearing the end at age 92 is a reminder of one of the best pictures from the whole crazy 2016 election: Mrs. Bush campaigning for her son in the snows of New Hampshire. pic.twitter.com/5UhC6TsX7l
— Dan McLaughlin (@baseballcrank) April 15, 2018

Barbara Bush is loved and admired across Texas and America, and we are all grateful for her unending contributions to our beloved state and nation. Our prayers are with her, George, and the entire Bush family during this difficult time.
— Ted Cruz (@tedcruz) April 15, 2018

Many images come to my mind of former First Lady Barbara Bush, but here's the one I love best. Mrs. Bush and her husband in the stands in Houston, watching their team, the Astros. Mrs. Bush keeping score. #khou #HouNews https://t.co/KWD0LQ6umE pic.twitter.com/FpUC0i7BXZ
— The Bishop (@BillBishopKHOU) April 15, 2018

Thoughts and prayers with our former first lady Barbara Bush - an icon of our times. https://t.co/ufvHd0c4p5
— Scott Kelly (@StationCDRKelly) April 15, 2018

Our thoughts and prayers are with our founder, Barbara Bush, and her family. She inspires us each day to continue working toward literacy for all. pic.twitter.com/ODaWVjH50D
— Barbara Bush Foundation for Family Literacy (@BarbaraBushFdn) April 15, 2018

Barbara Bush is a national treasure, a woman of strength, personality and passion for the country and the City of Houston. I will continue to pray for the former First Lady and her entire family. pic.twitter.com/mhNaJpYNhk
— Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) April 15, 2018

Thinking of the entire Bush family during this sad time. Barbara Bush, as always, the strong, unflinching matriarch, an example to us all. Sending prayers.
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) April 15, 2018

Karen and I are praying for Barbara Bush and the entire Bush family tonight.
— Vice President Mike Pence (@VP) April 16, 2018

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Photos: First Lady Barbara Bush through the years

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BROOKLINE, : Former US President George Bush(2ndR) and his wife Barbara(2ndL) sit with unidentified wives and girlfriends of US Ryder Cup team members near the 13th hole 24 September 1999 during the first day of the 33rd Ryder Cup tournament between Europe and the US at the Country Club in Brookline, Massachusetts. (ELECTRONIC IMAGE) AFP PHOTO/Timothy A. CLARY (Photo credit should read TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

Photos: Wedding of George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush

Photos: Wedding of George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush

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George and Barbara Bush cut their wedding cake, Rye, New York.

Photos: Bush family photos throughout the years

Photos: Bush family album

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Images of former President George H.W. Bush and his family throughout the years. (Photo: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum)

Photos: Holidays at the Bush White House

Photos: Holidays at the Bush White House

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Snapshots from holidays at the White House and Camp David during George H.W. Bush's presidency from 1989-1993. Photos: George Bush Presidential Library and Museum.

Photos: The Bushes in recent years

Photos: The Bushes in recent years

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Photos: Bush pets through the years

Photos: Bush pets through the years

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Mrs. Bush and Millie watch President Bush play tennis at Walker's Point, Kennebunkport, Maine in 1991.