Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter, aged 96, has entered hospice care at home due to dementia, as revealed by The Carter Center. The family, including her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, is spending quality time together, appreciating the support received. Facing health challenges, Jimmy Carter, now 99, defied expectations after a 2015 melanoma diagnosis. Despite predictions of death in February 2023,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Jimmy Carter, the oldest living former president in U.S. history, turns 99 today. https://t.co/uLThBshvlM pic.twitter.com/Jq8pfJYk5B
— ABC News (@ABC) October 1, 2023
he continues to be active, participating in events like the Plains Peanut Festival. Serving as the 39th U.S. president from 1977 to 1981, Carter’s resilience and engagement with life earn admiration from both his family and the Plains community. The recent health update on Rosalynn Carter has triggered an outpouring of well-wishes and support.
Wow this is a wonderful surprise and fantastic news.
Former President Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter made an appearance at the Plains Peanut Festival in Georgia today — just days before his 99th birthday.
Seen here riding in a black SUV.pic.twitter.com/XsOb6Taskb
— Christopher Webb (@cwebbonline) September 23, 2023