Jimmy Carter, oldest of all US presidents, dies at the age of 100

Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100, the center he founded has confirmed.

The former peanut farmer lived longer than any other president in history and celebrated his 100th birthday in October.

The Carter Center, which advocates for democracy and human rights worldwide, said he died Sunday afternoon at his home in Plains, Georgia.

The Democrat was president from 1977 to 1981, a period marked by economic and diplomatic crises.

After leaving the White House with low approval ratings, his reputation was restored through humanitarian work, which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.

“My father was a hero, not just to me, but to all who believe in peace, human rights and selfless love,” his son Chip Carter said in a statement.

“The world is our family because he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”

Carter is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

His wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, died in November 2023.

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