Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush dies at 94

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, according to the statement. 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.