The Second World War hero, who also presided during the collapse of the Soviet Union and the final months of the Cold War, died shortly after 10pm on Friday, family spokesman Jim McGrath said.
Tributes have poured in from across the globe from politicians.
The White House released the statement that read: “Through his essential authenticity, disarming wit, and unwavering commitment to faith, family, and country, President Bush inspired generations of his fellow Americans to public service – to be, in his words, ‘a thousand points of light’ illuminating the greatness, hope, and opportunity of America to the world.”
Prime Minister Theresa May said: “President George HW Bush’s ethos of public service was the guiding thread of his life and an example to us all.”
Sir John Major has also paid tribute to President George who he described as a “lifelong friend”.
“In public office he served as he lived, with compassion, courage, dignity and grace,” he said.
His wife of more than 70 years, Barbara Bush, died in April.
Mr Bush’s son, George W Bush, described his father as a “man of the highest character and the best dad a son or daughter could ask for”.
In a statement, he added: “The entire Bush family is deeply grateful for 41’s life and love, for the compassion of those who have cared and prayed for Dad, and for the condolences…
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