Jimmy Carter dead: Ex-US President dies weeks after fulfilling dying wish
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Jimmy Carter, the longest living United States president, has died at the age of 100 after being in hospice care. And the former president also fulfilled his dying wish - to vote for Kamala Harris in the presidential elections. Carter died on Sunday his son announced with an immediate cause not given.
The Democrat former peanut farmer, who served one term in the White House and dedicated the rest of his life to charity, decided against more medical treatment in February after a string of hospital stays. The Nobel Peace Prize winner lived out his final months in Plains, Georgia.
President Joe Biden mourned Carter’s death, saying the world lost an “extraordinary leader, stateman and humanitarian” and that he lost a dear friend. Biden cited Carter’s compassion and moral clarity, his work to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless and advocate for the disadvantaged as examples for others.
“To all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility,” Biden said in a statement. “He showed that we are great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong.”.
Donald Trump said Americans "owe him a debt of gratitude". He said: “I just heard of the news about the passing of President Jimmy Carter. Those of us who have been fortunate to have served as President understand this is a very exclusive club, and only we can relate to the enormous responsibility of leading the Greatest Nation in History.
