Former United States President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, December 29. His death was confirmed by the center he founded. Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, the same small town where he was born and once ran a peanut farm before becoming governor of the Peach State and running for the White House. Carter died "peacefully" at his home in Plains, "surrounded by his family," the Carter Center said in a statement. "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, hu

Former United States President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 at his home in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, December 29. His death was confirmed by the center he founded. Carter had been in hospice care since mid-February 2023 at his home in Plains, Georgia, the same small town where he was born and once ran a peanut farm before becoming governor of the Peach State and running for the White House. Carter died "peacefully" at his home in Plains, "surrounded by his family," the Carter Center said in a statement. "My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," his son, Chip Carter, said in the statement. Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981. He was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for his work to find peaceful solutions to international conflicts, advance democracy and human rights, and promote economic and social development. Carter, who prior to becoming president was governor of Georgia, a lieutenant in the US Navy, and a farmer, is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.

Jimmy Carter served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981.

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