https://freerepublic.com/tag/obamagrandmother/ en-us Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:25:26 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3946248/posts The grandmother of former President Obama died in Kenya over the weekend, the family has confirmed. Sarah Obama, who married former President Obama's grandfather and helped raise his father, passed away at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral hospital, The Associated Press reported. She was at least 99 years old. In a statement, Marsat Onyango said the former first family has been informed and has sent their condolences. A family spokesperson said Sarah Obama was sick with an illness but did not die of the coronavirus. Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta called Sarah Obama's passing "a big blow to our... The Hill https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3946248/posts#comment Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:25:26 GMT