In a culture where death as a subject is often taboo, Mr. Carter left behind a compilation of observations about the end. Here is a selection of those writings.

How Did Jimmy Carter Die? Carter’s exact cause of death was not publicly disclosed, but he was admitted to hospice care for an unknown illness in February 2023.

While his cause of death has not been confirmed, one possibility is skin cancer. Carter battled with Stage 4 melanoma in 2015.

Images of a purported official announcement of Jimmy Carter's death are a fabricated document. Carter was alive as of July 23, 2024.

Jimmy Carter’s wife, Rosalynn Carter, also entered hospice care a few days before her death on Nov. 19, 2023. She also was diagnosed with dementia earlier that year.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter largely credited his wife, Rosalynn Carter, with his long life, and he was sadly changed forever after her 2023 death.

He died on December 29, 2024, his son Chip Carter confirmed. As Americans grieve his death, Carter will be honored with a national day of mourning along with his funeral.

Images of a purported official announcement of Jimmy Carter's death are a fabricated document. Carter was alive as of July 23, 2024.