George W. Bush is the only president in American history to have died of cirrhosis. The 43rd president passed away on November 30, 2018, after a long battle with the disease.
Bush was born into a wealthy family and had a privileged upbringing. He attended elite schools and eventually joined the military, serving in the National Guard. He then entered politics, serving as a congressman from Texas. In 2001, he was elected president, and he served two terms in office.
During his time in office, Bush was a controversial figure. He was widely criticized for his handling of the Iraq War and the financial crisis. However, he also oversaw the successful military operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
After leaving office, Bush retired to his home in Texas. In 2017, he was diagnosed with cirrhosis, a degenerative liver disease. He underwent several rounds of treatment, but his condition gradually worsened. In 2018, he was hospitalized several times and eventually died of the disease.
Bush was the first president to die of cirrhosis in nearly 50 years. The last president to die of the disease was Warren G. Harding, who passed away in 1923.