Rosalynn Carter, former first lady of the United States, has died at the age of 96.

AFP reports on Monday, November 20, 2023, said that the political world of the United States has lost another important person. After Rosalynn Carter, former first lady The wife of former President Jimmy Carter has died at the age of 96 at their home in Georgia.

Rosalynn Carter, a woman with a humble yet striking public image She is best known for her work behind the scenes at the White House. and her and her husband’s role in protecting human rights, democracy, and health issues around the world.

Prior to her death, she and Jimmy Carter had been confined to their residence. After being diagnosed with dementia in May

Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and a champion for mental health, caring and women’s rights, died peacefully on Sunday. at her home in Georgia, at the age of 96, with her family by her side,” the Carter Center (a non-profit organization established by former President Jimmy Carter) said in a statement.

While former President Jimmy Carter said with condolences, “Rosalynn has been my equal in everything I have accomplished.”

“She gave me wise advice and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn is in this world I am sure there will always be people who love and support me,” the former Democratic president said.

Throughout Jimmy Carter’s long political career, this wife was central to his campaigns. Once in the White House from 1977-1981, Rosalynn Carter stood out as a first lady intent on participating in her husband’s political agenda.

“She attends cabinet meetings and important briefings. She often represents the CEO at ceremonies. and serves as the president’s personal ambassador to Latin America,” the White House website states.

Rosalynn Carter was born on August 18, 1927 in the small town of Plains. of the state of Georgia The first of four children, when she was 13, her father died. And she worked alongside her mother, who later earned a living as a dressmaker.

She meets Jimmy. Carter in 1945 while she was in college. They married the following year. and holds the record for longevity in US politics. As the longest married presidential couple, Jimmy Carter, 99 years old, is a former president of the United States. The oldest and still living

According to the Carter Center The former first lady has four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.