Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has died.
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The wife of former President Jimmy Carter, who was also known as a mental health activist and humanitarian, passed away on Sunday after entering hospice care on Friday. Ironically, President Carter entered hospice care and was expected to die more than a year ago, however, he has now outlived his late wife.
Tributes immediately poured in following the news of her death.
“Throughout her incredible life as First Lady of Georgia and the First Lady of the United States, Rosalynn did so much to address many of society’s greatest needs. She was a champion for equal rights and opportunities for women and girls; an advocate for mental health and wellness for every person; and a supporter of the often unseen and uncompensated caregivers of our children, aging loved ones, and people with disabilities,” President and Mrs. Biden said in a statement.
“On behalf of a grateful nation, we send our love to President Carter, the entire Carter family, and the countless people across our nation and the world whose lives are better, fuller, and brighter because of the life and legacy of Rosalynn Carter. May God bless our dear friend. May God bless a great American.”
Former President George W. Bush and his wife, Laura Bush, also praised Rosalynn Carter as “a woman of dignity and strength.”
“There was no greater advocate of President Carter, and their partnership set a wonderful example of loyalty and fidelity. She leaves behind an important legacy in her work to destigmatize mental health. We join our fellow citizens in sending our condolences to President Carter and their family,” the pair said in a joint statement.
“Besides being a loving mother and extraordinary First Lady, my mother was a great humanitarian in her own right,” her son, Chip Carter said. “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.”
In addition to her husband of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter is survived by her children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Carter was 96.
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Rosalynn Carter is dead at 96.
A great humanitarian, each in his/her own right and a loving and dedicated couple. They genuinely took it to heart:
“Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself ”
May she Rest in Peace.