Rosalynn Carter, the esteemed former first lady and wife of Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, passed away at her residence on Sunday at the age of 96. The Carter Center issued a statement confirming her passing.
Battling dementia in her later years, Rosalynn Carter was under hospice care at her home, alongside her husband, President Carter. The Carters resided in Plains, Georgia, a town pivotal in their lives from birth, through marriage, to the launch of Jimmy Carter's successful 1976 presidential bid.
Throughout the years, especially since the early 1970s when her husband served as Governor of Georgia, Rosalynn Carter championed public health initiatives. She was a vocal advocate for a holistic American healthcare system, emphasizing the significance of mental health as a key component of overall wellness. Furthermore, she highlighted the vital role of caregivers in the nation's social and economic infrastructure.