Former President Jimmy Carter, a southwest Georgia peanut farmer who went on to be Governor of Georgia and President of the United States, passed away on Sunday at the age of 100. His son, Chip Carter, confirmed that the former president died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, at approximately 3:45 p.m.

Carter, who holds the distinction of being the longest-living U.S. president, had entered home hospice care earlier this year in February after experiencing a series of brief hospitalizations.

His commitment to public service and dedication to humanitarian causes left an indelible mark on both national and global stages. The only Georgian ever elected to the White House, Carter’s presidency from 1977 to 1981 was notable for significant achievements, including the historic Camp David Accords, which established peace between Israel and Egypt. However, his tenure was also marred by the Iran hostage crisis, which overshadowed many of his accomplishments at the time.

After returning to the tiny town of Plains, Georgia in 1981, President Carter began teaching Sunday School at Maranatha Baptist Church, a job he would continue for the next 40 years.  Former President Carter’s legacy flourished as he and his wife, Rosalynn Carter, dedicated their lives to philanthropic work through the Carter Center in Atlanta. They played instrumental roles in global health initiatives, conflict resolution, and democracy promotion, alongside notable projects such as Habitat for Humanity.