Jimmy Carter, 39th U.S. President, Dies at 100

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, the longest-living American president, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. His son, Chip Carter, confirmed the death, which occurred at the family home in Plains, Georgia, at 3:45 p.m.

Carter, who entered hospice care in February 2023, served as president from 1977 to 1981. His term was marked by achievements such as the Camp David Accords, which brokered peace between Israel and Egypt, and he won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his tireless advocacy for global health and human rights. However, his presidency was overshadowed by the Iran hostage crisis and a struggling economy, which led to his loss in the 1980 election to Ronald Reagan.

After leaving office, Carter’s reputation soared through his humanitarian work, including his involvement with Habitat for Humanity and the founding of the Carter Centre, which helped combat diseases like river blindness and Guinea worm.

Carter is survived by his children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. His wife, Rosalynn, passed away in November 2023.