Beloved former US President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 98, surrounded by his family. His son Chip described him as a hero who believed in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.
Carter died peacefully surrounded by his family who paid an emotional tribute to the former leader. His son Chip said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love.'The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.
” Carter, the beloved Democrat and Nobel Peace Prize winner, had experienced several health issues in recent years including melanoma that spread to his liver and brain.Two days before her death, Rosalynn joined her husband in hospice care at their home in Georgia. The former first lady and fierce advocate for mental health was diagnosed with dementia in early 2023. Before his death, Jimmy Carter was the first to pay tribute to his wife of 77 years, 'Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished. 'She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.' During Rosylann's service in late November 2023, Amy, the Carters' daughter, read her father's love letter he dedicated to his wife while he was in the Navy. 'My darling, every time I have ever been away from you, I have been thrilled when I returned to discover just how wonderful you are,' Carter penned more than 70 years ago. 'While I am away I try to convince myself that you really are not, could not, be as sweet and beautiful as I remember. Jimmy Carter arrives in wheelchair to wife Rosalynn's Atlanta funeral as former First Ladies line front row in tribute 'But when I see you I fall in love with you all over again. Does that seem strange to you? It doesn't to me.Jimmy Carter is survived by his four children, James, Donnel, Amy, and Jack, as well as 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildre
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