CBS News accidentally published an obituary Sunday prematurely celebrating the life of former first lady Barbara Bush after a spokesman revealed she was in “failing health,” according to multiple reports.
The article, titled “DO NOT PUBLISH – Former first lady Barbara Bush d*es at age 92 DO NOT PUBLISH,” went live on the cbsnews.com website before shortly being taken down, per the Sacramento Bee.
Bush announced Sunday that she was choosing to focus on comfort care rather than seek additional medical treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and congestive heart failure.
“She is surrounded by a family she adores, and appreciates the many kind messages and especially the prayers she is receiving,” the statement from the office of George H. W. Bush, who was president from 1989-1993, read.
The pair, who are also the parents of former President George W. Bush, has been married for 73 years.
