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Social media reacts to Barbara Bush's passing

Barbara Bush, the former first lady and wife of 41st president George H.W. Bush, died Tuesday evening at age 92.

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Barbara Bush, the former first lady and wife to 41st president George H.W. Bush, passed away in her Houston home Tuesday evening. Mrs. Bush was 92 and was suffering from congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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Thousands gave their condolences on social media Tuesday evening after learning of Mrs. Bush's passing.

I already miss this FORCE of a woman— the “enforcer” because she was the glue that held our family together. She taught me to use my voice but also to value the opinions of others. She adored her friends and family; her loyalty was unwavering. Humor helps, she often said and it does, Gans, but I will miss your laugh terribly. She adored my Gampy, the first man she ever kissed; their love story is so engrained in the history of our family. Thinking of my Gampy tonight —no doubt missing his beloved desperately. Gans, people stopped me all the time to tell me how much they loved you. I didn’t mind sharing you with them. I love you more than tongue can tell, my Ganny.

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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: Bush family photos throughout the years

Share your thoughts and prayers for Mrs. Bush and the Bush family using the hashtag #PrayersForBarbara on Facebook and Twitter.

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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)

Barbara Bush through the years

Photos: The Bushes in recent years

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The Bushes in recent years

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

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

Wedding of George H.W. Bush, Barbara Bush

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