Former U.S President George H.W. Bush was hospitalised today in Maine after he experienced low blood pressure and fatigue.

A spokesman the 93‑year‑old Bush, said he was awake, alert and not in any discomfort.

He said Bush would spend at least a few days in the hospital for observation.

Bush arrived in Maine on the 20th of this month coming about a month after the death of his wife, Barbara, of 73 years, the family said the 41st president was eager to return to the family compound on Walker's Point.

He has visited every summer since childhood, the only exception being the years of his World War II service.

Source:TVNZ