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The 39th US President, Jimmy Carter, Passed Away at the Age of 100

Jimmy Carter, the peanut farmer who became president after the Watergate scandal and the Vietnam War, lost in a humiliating way after one turbulent term yet reshaped life beyond the White House as a humanitarian around the world, has died. He was 100 years old.

The Carter Center announced that the longest-living American president passed away on Sunday, almost 22 months after going into hospice care, at his Plains, Georgia, home where he and his wife, Rosalynn—who died at age 96 in November 2023—spent the majority of their lives.

On the social media site X, the center posted:
“Our founder, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.”
The statement added that he passed away quietly, surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Legacy and Leadership

President Joe Biden lamented Carter’s death as condolences poured in from all around the world. Biden stated that he had lost a close friend and that the world had lost an “extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian.” Biden highlighted Carter’s efforts to end disease, promote peace, advance civil rights, encourage free elections, and assist the homeless as a model for others to follow.

“Jimmy Carter is a man of principle, faith, and humility. He is a role model for all of the young people in this country and for anyone looking to understand what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning—the good life,” Biden said in a statement.

Later that night, Biden described Carter’s passing as a “sad day,” but one full of “good memories.” He spoke about how Carter had offered solace to him and his wife, Jill, following the death of their son, Beau, from cancer in 2015, reflecting on a friendship of over 50 years.

Biden announced January 9 as a National Day of Mourning, with flags at half-staff for 30 days starting Sunday. He also scheduled a state funeral for Carter in Washington, D.C., adding: “Jimmy knew the ravages of the disease too well.”

A Magnificent Life Experience

Carter blazed a trail that defied accepted political wisdom as a businessman, Navy officer, evangelist, politician, negotiator, author, woodworker, and global citizen. His commitment to service was exemplified by his post-presidential endeavors, which included building homes for the impoverished well into his 90s and conducting diplomatic missions into his 80s.

Carter once stated:
“My faith requires—this is not optional—my faith requires that I try to make a difference by doing whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have.”

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