Carter Center Releases Statement on Former President’s Health and ‘Hospice Care’

The Carter Center has provided an update on the health of former US President Jimmy Carter.

On Saturday, the center said in a statement: “After a series of brief hospitalizations, former US President Jimmy Carter today decided to spend the rest of his time at home with his family and receive hospice care instead of additional medical intervention.”

The statement continues: “He is fully supported by his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy at this time and is grateful for the care shown by his many fans.”

Read the statement below:

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— Carter Center (@CarterCenter) February 18, 2023

The announcement generated thousands of responses from Twitter users.

Journalist Garrett M. Graff responded, “I’m glad Carter lived long enough to see history reinterpret his presidency. He is one of the most underrated of our recent presidents.”

I’m glad Carter lived long enough to see history rethink his presidency. He is one of the most underrated of our recent presidents.

— Garrett M. Graff (@vermontgmg) February 18, 2023

Actress Mia Farrow tweeted: “Prayers, gratitude and love for this wonderful man who has given so much to the world.”

Prayers and gratitude and love for this wonderful man who gave so much to the world

— Mia Farrow (@MiaFarrow) February 18, 2023

Columnist David French wrote, “He’s a good man. May the Lord bless his last days.”

He is a good man. May the Lord bless his last days.

— David French (@DavidAFrench) February 18, 2023

One of the tweets said: “Uh-huh. I hate hearing this kind of news. But Jimmy Carter was an absolutely wonderful person throughout his life. We are very fortunate to consider him a wonderful friend in the progressive field. All the best to him and his family.”

Ugh. I hate hearing this kind of news. But Jimmy Carter was an absolutely wonderful person throughout his life. We are very fortunate to consider him a wonderful friend in the progressive field. Best wishes to him and his family.

— Adam Proto (@Proteautype) February 18, 2023

Writer Bob Smitana called Carter “the best ex-president of all time.” May he be surrounded by love in the coming days.”

The best ex-president. May he be surrounded by love in the coming days.

— Bob Smitana (@bobsmietana) February 18, 2023

Read more answers below:

Thinking of President Carter and his family today. A wonderful person who lived a truly incredible and kind life.

— Matt Zeller (@mattczeller) February 18, 2023

Greetings to the Carter family and to Jimmy Carter, a kind, decent, generous man.

— Rep. Don Beyer (@RepDonBeyer) February 18, 2023

One of America’s great presidents. In my family home, you did not disrespect Roosevelt, Kennedy, Ike, President Johnson (my mother always insisted on his full title), or President Carter. Strength and honor to you, President Carter. You are loved.

— Chauncey Devega (@chaunceydevega) February 18, 2023

Sending prayers of peace and comfort to President Carter and the entire Carter family.

— Governor Ned Lamont (@GovNedLamont) February 18, 2023

Thinking of President Carter and the entire Carter family right now…

— Randy Weingarten (@rweingarten) February 18, 2023

Great man, President Carter. Thinking about him today.

— Tom Watson (@tomwatson) February 18, 2023

Terribly sad. The greatest ex-president we’ve ever had.

— Joe Gerth (@Joe_Gerth) February 18, 2023

According to CNN, Carter survived brain cancer in 2015.

However, later in 2019, the former president went through a series of health fears and underwent brain surgery to relieve the pressure.

In 2022, Carter turned 98 years old.

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