Former US president Jimmy Carter dies aged 100

He served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981

Former US president Jimmy Carter has died aged 100.

Mr Carter, a former peanut farmer, served one term in the White House between 1977 and 1981, taking over in the wake of the Watergate scandal and the end of the Vietnam War.

After his defeat by Ronald Reagan, he spent his post-presidency years as a global humanitarian, winning the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002.

His death on Sunday was announced by his family and came more than a year after he decided to enter hospice care. He was the longest-lived US president.

His son, Chip Carter, said: “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights and unselfish love.

“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 honouring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”

Published: 29/12/2024 by Radio NewsHub