Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100, prompting tributes from President Biden and other former presidents. Biden announced an official state funeral in Washington, D.C.
President Joe Biden and the surviving former presidents have issued statements commemorating former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100 in his home surrounded by his family while in hospice care.Biden announced that he would order an official state funeral to be held in Washington, D.C., for Carter. He recounted Carter's various achievements as a Lieutenant of the U.S. Navy and 39th president of the United States who 'gave his full life in service to God and country.
' Carter, who held office between 1977 and 1981, is survived by his sons John William, James Earl and Donnel Jeffrey; his daughter, Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. His wife, Rosalynn Carter, died at the age of 99 last year following a months-long stay in hospice care.Carter has the distinction of being the longest-lived U.S. president, followed by President George Herbert Walker Bush, who died in 2018 at the age of 94.President Biden led off his tribute to Carter with a lament that 'the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian.' 'Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what's extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well,' Biden said in his statement, issued by the White House. 'He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism. We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together,' Biden said. 'The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism. 'We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts,' Biden added. 'To the entire Carter family, we send our gratitude for sharing them with America and the world.
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