Former President Jimmy Carter is moving to hospice care. The 98-year-old Carter served as the nation’s 39th president from 1977-1981. Before that, he served as a state senator and governor of Georgia.
On February 18, the Carter Center in Atlanta issued this statement:
“After a series of short hospital stays, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend his remaining time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention. He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers.”
I saw both of my grandparents yesterday. They are at peace and—as always—their home is full of love. Thank you all for your kind words https://t.co/9rhG61sZEV
— Jason Carter (@SenatorCarter) February 18, 2023
The former president’s grandson, Jason Carter, shared the Carter Center message and said on Twitter that he saw both of his grandparents on Friday, February 17.
“They are at peace and – as always – their home is full of love.”
The younger Carter then thanked his social media followers for all their “kind words.”
Post-presidency legacy
Considered by some to be one of the nation’s greatest former presidents, Carter has maintained a high profile throughout his post-presidency by championing human rights and democracy and supporting charitable causes around the world.
In 2002, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
Carter is well-known for his volunteer work with Habitat for Humanity and for his strong Christian faith.
In August 2015, the former president announced he was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma that had spread to his liver and brain. Four months later, he announced he was cancer-free following treatment.
