Jenna Bush Hager Shares Tearful Update on Grandmother Barbara Bush

Jenna Bush Hager said her grandmother, former first lady Barbara Bush, is in “great spirits” and resting comfortably with family members.

“She’s a fighter. She’s an enforcer,” the TODAY anchor said Monday, referring to the family’s nickname for the matriarch. “We’re grateful for her, for everybody’s prayers and thoughts, and just know the world is better because she’s in it.”

The 92-year-old former first lady announced Sunday through a family spokesman that she had decided against seeking additional medical treatment to prolong her life. The wife of former President George H.W. Bush instead planned to focus on “comfort care” after consulting with doctors and her loved ones. No specific illness was provided but the former first lady suffers from congestive heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

“We are grateful for her. She’s the best grandma anybody could have ever had — or have,” Jenna said on TODAY, quickly correcting herself.

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