Former US President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100, remembered for his commitment to peace, human rights, and global unity. His legacy continues to inspire individuals worldwide.
Former President Jimmy Carter died at the age of 100 as confirmed by his family to the media on Sunday afternoon. 'My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights , and unselfish love,' James Carter, who went by the name 'Chip,' said in a statement released Sunday. 'My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs.
' 'The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs,' chip said. 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. 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 hospice care. John William 'Jack' Carter The former president's eldest child, John William Carter, 75, was born in Portsmouth, Virginia. Following his father's suggestion, John Carter served in the U.S. Navy, and did so during the Vietnam War. He built a career in investing and finance. He is a businessman who won the Democratic nomination for a Senate seat representing Nevada, but lost to the Republican incumbent in 2006. His Senate platform included opposition to the Iraq War and pushing for health care to better cover veterans. John Carter is married to Elizabeth Brasfield. He has two children, Jason and Sarah, from a previous marriage and two stepchildren, John and Sarah. James Earl 'Chip' Carter III President Carter's second eldest child, James Earl Carter III, 72, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. He also has a daughter, Margaret. He was involved with the Democratic National Committee and worked in business, but little is known about him besides tha
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