Former President Jimmy Carter, who received the Nobel Peace Prize, passes away at the age of 100.

Politics Former President and Nobel Peace Prize winner Jimmy Carter passes away at the age of 100
Updated by CBS News at 3:37 AM EST on December 30, 2024

At the age of 100, Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, passed away on Sunday. Even though he only held office for one term, he lived long enough to become the oldest former president in American history and went on to perform a noteworthy second act of humanitarian work.

Carter “died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family,” according to a statement released by the Carter Center.

Chip Carter, the son of the former president, stated, “My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” in a statement provided by the Carter Center. “My brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.”

According to the Carter Center, there will be a private burial in Plains, Georgia, after public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C. In a proclamation issued Sunday evening, President Biden ordered that flags at federal facilities fly at half-staff for 30 days and designated January 9 as a national day of mourning for Carter.

According to Mr. Biden, Carter was “one of the most influential statesmen in our history, a man of character, courage, and compassion whose lifetime of service defined him.” He was a humble servant of God and the people, personifying the best of America. An admirable leader whose moral clarity and optimistic vision uplifted our nation and transformed our world, as well as a valiant advocate for human rights and world peace.”