File photo taken on April 25, 2013 shows former U.S. President George H. W. Bush(C) taking part in the unveiling ceremony of his son George W. Bush's presidential library in Dallas, the United States. George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, has died Friday at the age of 94, according to a statement from his office. (Xinhua/Xu Xun)
HOUSTON, Nov. 30 (Xinhua) -- George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States, has died Friday at the age of 94, according to a statement from his office.
The former president passed away at 10:10 p.m. local time (1610 GMT) on Friday. He was survived by his five children, 17 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and two siblings.
The statement said: "He was preceded in death by his wife of 73 years, Barbara; his second child Pauline Robinson 'Robin' Bush; and his brothers Prescott and William or 'Bucky' Bush."
Details about his death were not immediately available.
In a statement issued following his father's death, George W. Bush, the 43rd president of the United States, said "Jeb, Neil, Marvin, Doro, and I are saddened to announce that after 94 remarkable years, our Dad has died."
The statement said that the entire Bush family is deeply grateful for the love shown to Bush senior.
U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a statement hours after Bush's death.
"(First Lady) Melania and I join with a grieving Nation to mourn the loss of former President H.W. Bush," Trump said in the statement.
According to Bush's office, funeral arrangement will be announced soon.