Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who dedicated his post-presidency to humanitarian causes and peacemaking efforts worldwide, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia on Sunday, surrounded by family members. The Carter Centre announced his passing in a statement.
Carter, who made history as the first U.S. president to reach 100 years of age, served as the nation’s 39th president from 1977 to 1981. Before entering the White House, he was a peanut farmer, served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy, and was elected governor of Georgia.
His death comes just months after losing his beloved wife Rosalynn, who passed away in November 2023 at age 96. The Carters were the longest-married presidential couple in U.S. history, sharing more than 75 years. Rosalynn was widely recognised for her groundbreaking mental health advocacy and humanitarian work alongside her husband.
Carter became the longest-living U.S. president in March 2019, surpassing George H.W. Bush. His remarkable century-long life spanned dramatic changes in American society and politics, from his humble beginnings in rural Georgia to the presidency and his expansive post-presidential career focused on public service.
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