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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the wife of former President Jimmy Carter and a devoted advocate for mental health, passed away Sunday, the Carter Center announced. She was 96.
Mrs. Carter served as the country’s first lady during her husband’s only term as U.S. president, from 1977 to 1981. The former first lady carved out a profound role at the White House, serving as an envoy abroad and as a political surrogate to her husband. She also raised four children, 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Carter entered hospice care at home in Nov. 2023, six months after she was diagnosed with dementia, the Carter Center announced at the time. Her husband had been in hospice care at home since February that same year.
“Mrs. Carter has been the nation’s leading mental health advocate for much of her life. First in the Georgia Governor’s Mansion, then in the White House, and later at The Carter Center, she urged improved access to care and decreased stigma about issues surrounding mental health,” the Carter Center previously said in a statement when she was diagnosed with dementia.
Rosalynn Carter is survived by her children Jack, Chip, Jeff and Amy, as well as 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
“Besides being a loving mother and extraordinary First Lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right,” said Chip Carter. “Her life of service and compassion was an example for all Americans. She will be sorely missed not only by our family but by the many people who have better mental health care and access to resources for caregiving today.”
BREAKING: Rosalynn Carter, former first lady, has passed away at age 96. @jonathanalter joins @yasminv to discuss. pic.twitter.com/R5m3d4raaF
— MSNBC (@MSNBC) November 19, 2023
Jimmy Carter said his wife always made him feel loved.
“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” Carter said. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.”
So sad to hear about Mrs Carter especially for president Carter. They had each other for most of their lives. She was a great First Lady and like her husband did so much wonderful work after leaving office. Thank you for all you did Rosalyn Carter! #RosalynnCarter pic.twitter.com/NkozEGhdCL
— OmaResists! 🌊 🌊💔 (@SouthernOmaEng) November 19, 2023
Funeral information and other memorial events will be announced soon, the Carter Center said.
A tribute website and condolence book have been set up to share support and love.
BREAKING: Rosalynn Carter, the former first lady and humanitarian who advocated for mental health issues, has died at the age of 96, according to the Carter Center. https://t.co/K9SZBc5vas pic.twitter.com/gEaT7qdCXH
— NBC News (@NBCNews) November 19, 2023
Breaking news: Rosalynn Carter, a close political and policy adviser to her husband, President Jimmy Carter, who advocated for better treatment of the mentally ill, died Nov. 19 at her home in Plains, Ga. She was 96. https://t.co/lWFQB11C6r
— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) November 19, 2023
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, wife of the 39th president and advocate for mental health, has died. She was 96. https://t.co/vF4w8dOBQT pic.twitter.com/ubd5vmaztC
— ABC News (@ABC) November 19, 2023
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