By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/former-president-george-h-w-bush-remains-hospitalized-still-well Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Former President George H.W. Bush remains hospitalized; ‘still doing well’ Nation Dec 25, 2014 2:33 PM EDT HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush remains in a Houston hospital on Christmas Day after experiencing shortness of breath two days ago. Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Thursday that the 90-year-old Bush remained at Houston Methodist Hospital. McGrath said Bush is “still doing well,” but did not offer details. McGrath previously said Bush was hospitalized Tuesday evening as a precaution. Bush is the oldest living former American president. He suffers from a form of Parkinson’s disease that has forced him to rely on a motorized scooter or wheelchair. But he’s also skydived on at least three of his birthdays since leaving the White House, including a tandem jump for his 90th birthday in June. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Associated Press Associated Press
HOUSTON — Former President George H.W. Bush remains in a Houston hospital on Christmas Day after experiencing shortness of breath two days ago. Family spokesman Jim McGrath said Thursday that the 90-year-old Bush remained at Houston Methodist Hospital. McGrath said Bush is “still doing well,” but did not offer details. McGrath previously said Bush was hospitalized Tuesday evening as a precaution. Bush is the oldest living former American president. He suffers from a form of Parkinson’s disease that has forced him to rely on a motorized scooter or wheelchair. But he’s also skydived on at least three of his birthdays since leaving the White House, including a tandem jump for his 90th birthday in June. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now