Barbara Bush In Failing Health: Family Spokesperson

HOUSTON, TX — Former first lady Barbara Bush is in failing health and will not seek additional medical treatment, but rather seek comfort care, according to a family spokesperson.

"Following a recent series of hospitalizations, and after consulting her family and doctors, Mrs. Bush, now age 92, has decided not to seek additional medical treatment and will instead focus on comfort care," spokesperson Jim McGrath said in a statement on the former first lady.

"It will not surprise those who know her that Barbara Bush has been a rock in the face of her failing health, worrying not for herself — thanks to her abiding faith — but for others. She is surrounded by a family she adores, and appreciates the many kind messages and especially the prayers she is receiving," the statement continued.

Barbara Bush has been married to former president George H.W. Bush for 73 years. Barbara is the only living wife of one former President and the mother of another former President.

Here's the statement on the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum's Facebook page:

Image: Barbara Bush talks with Republican presidential candidate, former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney at Former President George H. W. Bush's office on March 29, 2012 in Houston, Texas. Mitt Romney received an endorsement from Former President George H.W. Bush and Barbara Bush during the meeting. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)