According to family relatives, Peter Roussel, the former press secretary for President George H.W. Bush, has away after a valiant battle with cancer. Age-wise, he was 81.
The only surviving member of his immediate family is Roussel.
Roussel worked as a special assistant and deputy press secretary in the White House under President Reagan from 1981 to 1987 before joining the Sam Houston University faculty. His responsibilities as the President of the United States spokesperson included briefing the White House press corps and traveling with President Reagan both domestically and abroad.
He worked as President George H.W. Bush’s press secretary from 1969 to 1974, during Bush’s time in Congress and as the United States ambassador to the UN. Roussel’s first assignment in the White House, from 1974 to 1976, was as President Gerald R. Ford’s staff assistant.
His public relations and advertising career began in 1966, and he has worked for five different companies across three different cities.
Additionally, Roussel provided on-camera analysis for television, appearing on shows like ABC World News, CNN, PBS, and others.
In Houston, Texas, at the Church of St. John the Divine, a memorial service honoring his life will be held in January. The precise day has not yet been made public.
Peter Roussel’s illness: What type of cancer did Peter Roussel have?
Even though the family has confirmed on cancer is the cause of his death, they haven’t disclosed details on his illness. When they do, you’ll be the first to know here. Our condolences go to the family and loved ones.
