The longest-lived American president died on Sunday, more than a year after entering hospice care, at his home in the small town of Plains, Georgia, where he and his wife, Rosalynn, who died at 96 in November 2023, spent most of their lives, The Carter Center said.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away at 100 years old after an extraordinary life of service as a statesman, humanitarian, and advocate for global peace and justice.

The Carter Center confirmed his peaceful passing on Sunday at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by family, nearly two years after entering hospice care. Carter, a former peanut farmer and Navy officer, led the nation during a turbulent post-Watergate and Vietnam era before redefining the role of a former president with decades of humanitarian efforts and activism.

President Joe Biden honored Carter’s legacy, calling him “an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian.” Reflecting on Carter's contributions, Biden cited his work to eradicate diseases, promote human rights, advance democracy, and support the homeless. Biden described Carter as a personal friend and a beacon of purpose and humility, stating, “To all young people seeking a meaningful life — study Jimmy Carter.”

Jimmy Carter's life was marked by service and faith, carrying out diplomatic missions into his 80s and building homes for the less fortunate well into his 90s. His philosophy was encapsulated in his own words: “My faith demands that I do whatever I can, wherever I am, whenever I can, for as long as I can, with whatever I have to try to make a difference.”

Carter’s 96-year-old wife, Rosalynn, passed away just weeks prior, underscoring their enduring partnership in life and service. A state funeral in Washington will honor Carter’s remarkable legacy as one of America's most impactful and longest-lived presidents.