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How to send condolences and memories of President Jimmy Carter

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Published  December 30, 2024 2:57pm EST
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Jimmy Carter dead at 100

The 39th president of the United States has died at 100. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution confirmed the news with a post on X, stating the son of the former president said his father had died around 3:40 p.m. ET in his Plains home.

The Brief

    • Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at 100 years old.
    • The Carter Center confirmed his death, saying he died peacefully at his home in Plains, surrounded by his family. 
    • The Carter Center is offering a digital space to share condolences and memories of the President Carter.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States who was known for his enduring commitment to philanthropy and humanitarian work, died on Dec. 29, 2024, just short of two years in at-home hospice care. He was 100 years old.

The Carter Center confirmed his death, saying he died peacefully at his home in Plains, surrounded by his family. He was the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

Jimmy Carter condolences

FILE - Former President Jimmy Carter interviewed for "The Presidents Gatekeepers" project at the Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia, September 14, 2011. (Photo by David Hume Kennerly/Getty Images)

The Carter Center has made available a space to send condolences and memories of President Carter. 

You’re able to send a message alongside your name and town. A public condolence book will be made available soon online. 

Click here to share your memories of President Carter. 

In lieu of flowers, the Carter family requests that you consider a contribution to The Carter Center.

READ MORE: Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States, dies at 100

What is The Carter Center?

In 1982, Jimmy and his wife, Rosalynn, co-found The Carter Center in Atlanta, whose mission is to resolve conflicts, protect human rights and prevent disease around the world.

RELATED: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's 78-year love story

The Source: Information in this article was taken from The Carter Center’s news bulletin announcing Jimmy Carter’s death, and The Carter Center’s Tribute website to Jimmy Carter. This story was reported from Detroit. 

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