Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 98, has begun receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia. The news was announced by the Carter Center, which said the former president is \u201cat ease\u201d and is being \u201clooked after by his family and staff.\u201d<\/p>\n
President Carter is the longest-living president in American history and is the only one to reach the age of 98. He served as the 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his work in international diplomacy.<\/p>\n
The Carter Center said President Carter \u201cis grateful for all the prayers and kind words\u201d that have been sent his way. His family and staff are asking for privacy during this difficult time.<\/p>\n
President Carter has been in and out of the hospital in recent years due to various health issues, including a broken hip and a fall in 2019. Despite his age, he has remained active in public life, most recently speaking out against the Trump administration\u2019s immigration policies.<\/p>\n
President Carter\u2019s legacy of service, compassion, and dedication to peace and justice will continue to be remembered long after he is gone. He is an inspiration to many and will be sorely missed. Our thoughts are with President Carter and his family during this difficult time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, 98, has begun receiving hospice care at his home in Plains, Georgia. The news was announced by the Carter Center, which said the former president is \u201cat ease\u201d and is being \u201clooked after by his family and staff.\u201d President Carter is the longest-living president in American history and is the …<\/p>\n