Former US President Jimmy Carter has passed away at the age of 100. His son, James E. Carter III, announced his death on December 29, 2024, at 3:45 PM EST .
Carter had been in hospice care since February 2023, following a series of health issues, including melanoma that had metastasized to his brain and liver .
As the 39th President of the United States, Carter will be remembered for his commitment to humanitarian work and his efforts to promote peace and human rights. His legacy will live on through the Carter Center, which he founded in 1982 to advance global health, democracy, and human rights.
A state funeral is expected to be held, with President Biden likely to declare a national day of mourning and order flags to be lowered to half-staff for 30 days .