Michelle Obama cancels book tour stops to pay respects to George H W Bush
December 03, 2018  09:30
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Former US first lady Michelle Obama canceled part of her book tour so she can pay her respects to US President George H W Bush who died Friday at the age of 94.

Its important for me to join the Bush family in celebrating President George HW Bushs exemplary life. This will unfortunately preclude my visits to Paris and Berlin, Obama tweeted Sunday. Ive been deeply touched by the enthusiasm for my memoir, and Im working to reschedule my trip for next year.

Obama has been on tour promoting her autobiography, Becoming, which became 2018s best-selling hardcover book last week.

I hope readers and ticket holders will understand my decision regarding my desire to attend President Bushs funeral, and join me in paying tribute to him and his tremendous contributions to our world, Obama added.

Both Michelle and former US President Barack Obama have become close to the Bush family, with Obama visiting Bush 41 in Houston three days before he died.

The Obamas also attended the April funeral of former first lady Barbara Bush.
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