The Carter Center’s Statement on Jimmy Carter’s Death

Jimmy Carter, 39th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize,

died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He

was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

President Carter is survived by his children, Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14

great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Smith Carter,

who died on Nov. 19, 2023, and one grandchild.

“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and

unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son. “My brothers, sister, and I shared

him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of

the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to

live these shared beliefs.”

There will be public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., followed by a private

interment in Plains, Georgia. The final arrangements for President Carter’s state funeral,

including all public events and motorcade routes, are still pending. The schedule will be

released by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region at www.usstatefuneral.mdw.army.mil.

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the official tribute website to the life of President

Carter at www.jimmycartertribute.org. This site includes the official online condolence book as

well as print and visual biographical materials commemorating his life.

The Carter family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to The Carter Center,

453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307.