Former US president Jimmy Carter is said to be in critical condition. Melanoma, a form of skin cancer, has been afflicting Carter for some time and has now progressed to his liver and brain.
Due to this, former U.S. President Carter has now chosen to forgo additional medical treatment in favor of hospice care, the Carter Center announced in a statement on Saturday. According to the statement, he would “spend his remaining time at home with his family.”
“He has the full support of his family and his medical team. The Carter family asks for privacy during this time and is grateful for the concern shown by his many admirers,” the center said in a statement.
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Jimmy Carter Age:
Jimmy Carter, the longest-living former president in American history, has reached the age of 98. He was born in Plains, Georgia, on October 1, 1924. He was Bessie Lillian and James Earl Carter Sr.’s eldest son. Interestingly, Carter was actually the first president of the United States to be born in a medical facility.
Jimmy Carter Career:
From 1977 to 1981, Jimmy Carter led as the 39th president of the United States. He previously held positions as Georgia’s 76th governor from 1971 to 1975 and as a state senator from 1963 to 1967. He is a member of the Democratic Party. Carter continued working on political and social causes even after leaving office and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his humanitarian efforts.
Jimmy Carter net worth:
According to Celebrity Net Worth, Carter’s net worth is speculated to be $10 million. Carter received a base pay of $200,000 per year while serving as president from 1977 to 1981.
Now, Carter receives a $207,800 annual pension as a former president. In addition, he receives an annual payment of $150,000 for a full Secret Service protection team.
Jimmy Carter wife:
As the wife of President Jimmy Carter, writer, and activist Eleanor Rosalynn Carter held the position of First Lady of the United States from 1977 until 1981. During her time in the White House, Rosalynn participated in politics by attending Cabinet meetings. She was also her husband’s most trusted advisor.
Rosalynn Carter, who was born in 1927 in Plains, Georgia, is 95 years old at present. She is the oldest former First Lady of the United States who is still alive.
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Jimmy Carter children:
Rosalynn and Jimmy Carter raised a big family for themselves. The former president and first wife have a daughter named Amy Carter, and sons John William “Jack,” James Earl “Chip,” Donnel Jeffrey “Jeff,” and. Their four children have a combined total of 22 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
