Former President Jimmy Carter is receiving hospice care at his home, the Carter Center announced Saturday.
According to a statement, he made the decision after several 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
Carter’s grandson Senator Jason Carter tweeted that he saw his grandparents on Friday and they were
at peace.”
Following news of his hospice care on Saturday, reactions began to pour in on social media.
President Obama’s former chief strategist David Axelrod wrote on Twitter,
Very sad news about a remarkable man and a great American, who has done so much for the world. Thinking of President Carter and his family.”
Maria Shriver tweeted that Carter
moves humanity forward every single day. He is such an inspiration. Devoted his whole life to public service. Sending him and his family my love, my respect, my support.”
Carter celebrated his 98th birthday in October with family and friends in Plains, Georgia, the tiny town where he and Rosalynn were born.
Elected in 1976, Carter was the 39th U.S. president (the first I ever voted for, when he lost to Regan in 1980) He is both the oldest-living and longest-lived president.
President Jimmy Carter flies commercial, greets every passenger on the flight. pic.twitter.com/xX8DIsMUZz
— Mike Sington (@MikeSington) February 18, 2023
(via The Daily Beast)
