Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, has passed away at the age of 100, according to a statement from the Carter Center.
Carter, who served as president from 1977 to 1981, holds the record as the longest-living president in U.S. history. His time in office was defined by significant foreign policy challenges, and he was defeated by Ronald Reagan in the 1980 presidential election.
In his final months, Carter had been receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia, following ongoing health struggles, including melanoma that had spread to his liver and brain.
The Carter Center confirmed his death through a post on social media, writing: “Our founder, former US President Jimmy Carter, passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia.”
After his presidency, Carter dedicated much of his life to global humanitarian efforts. He was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work promoting peace, human rights, and democracy. His lasting influence continues to inspire global efforts for peace and social justice.
