Jimmy Carter at home hospice

Former President Jimmy Carter has been placed in a hospice for the “remaining time” as his family gathers around him in his final hours.

“After a series of short 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. He has the full support of 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,” the organization said in a statement.

This was stated by Carter’s grandson, former Georgia Senator Jason Carter. tweet he saw his grandparents on Friday. “They are at peace and, as always, their home is full of love,” he said.

The 98-year-old former president, whose full name is James Earl Carter Jr., founded the Carter Center, a non-profit charitable organization, in 1982.

Stormy presidency

He became the 39th President of the United States and served a tumultuous term when approval numbers were historically low. He was heavily criticized for failing to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran and for his decision to be interviewed by a porn magazine.

He won the 1976 presidential election, starting a campaign as an obscure governor of Georgia for one term. His surprise performance at the Iowa caucuses made the small Midwestern state the epicenter of presidential politics. Carter defeated Ford in the general election, largely due to his taking over the South before his home region had gone heavily Republican.

His greatest legacy stems from his work for peace.

According to the Nobel Prize website, Carter was awarded the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize for “peace negotiation, human rights campaigning, and community service.” Many supporters, including the chairman of the Nobel Committee, believed that he deserved the award as early as 1978 when he negotiated a peace deal between Egypt and Israel.

He served only one term and was defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan in 1980 in one of the most lopsided presidential elections in history. Reagan received more electoral votes than any candidate in history, a record that still stands today. Carter served only six states.

Carter continued to work almost entirely in the non-profit field, a post-presidential retirement that was unique among the country’s former leaders. Carter described himself as a born again Christian and continued to teach Sunday school until the age of 90.

“The bond of our shared humanity is stronger than the disconnection of our fears and prejudices,” Carter said as he accepted the prestigious award. “God gives us a choice. We can choose to alleviate suffering. We can work together for peace. We can make these changes – and we must.”

In August 2015, Carter had a small cancerous mass removed from his liver. The following year, Carter announced that he did not need further treatment, as the experimental drug had eliminated all signs of cancer.

News from the Carter Center drew praise and prayers.

“President Jimmy Carter has lived a life of exceptional character and service. Teresa and I wish him comfort and peace in the days ahead and send our prayers to him and the entire Carter family,” wrote Senator Bob Casey (D-Pennsylvania) in a social media post.

Rep. Bill Paskrell, Jr. (DN.J.) praised the former president as “a model of kindness, generosity, and integrity.”

–Metro Voice and telegraph services