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Before they became one of America's most recognizable political couples, George H. W. Bush and Barbara Bush had an epic love story and were young parents who were trying to build a life in Texas. While their life looked normal on the outside, they went through a tragic event of the death of their daughter, Pauline Robinson "Robin" Bush. The strain of this stressful period took a toll on Barbara, so much so that her hair began turning white. Even though it was rarely talked about, this loss became a part of their lives and stayed with them. George H. W. opened up to " ABC News ," saying, "I was very close to her," while Barbara added that Robin "adored him."

Robin was born on December 20, 1949, just five days before Christmas.

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