Former US First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at the age of 96

“Our co-founder, former First Lady of the United States Rosalynn Carter, died this afternoon in Plains, Georgia,” the Carter Center said on X (formerly Twitter).

Last Friday, Rosalynn Carter began receiving palliative care at homeher husband also accepts them.

It was already known on February 18. 99-year-old Jimmy Carter started palliative care At home rather than seeking medical attention after a series of hospitalizations.

“Rosalynn was my partner in everything I accomplished.”The former president said the following in his statement about his wife, who was diagnosed with dementia last year.

“She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. I always knew someone loved and supported me as long as Rosalynn was in the world,” Carter added.

The Carters’ grandson, Jason Carter, acknowledged in an early September interview that the couple had “reached their end” but remained together and in love.

Former First Lady’s children survived Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. A grandson died in 2015.

“He died peacefully, with his family by his side” the foundation described her as “a passionate advocate for mental health, care and women’s rights.”

“Crankcase She was married to Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, for 77 years. United States of America and won the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002,” the Carter Center recalled.

“In addition to being a loving mother an extraordinary First Lady“My mother was a great humanitarian in her own right,” Chip Carter said.

The Carter family recently called for improving access to care and reducing the stigma around mental health issues, reminding that one in 10 older Americans has dementia as first lady.

The former First Lady, founder of the Rosalynn Carter Caregivers Institute, often said there are four types of people in this world: those who have been caregivers, who are they right now, what will happen in the future And Who will need care?.