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Former President of the United States Jimmy Carter, 100, unexpectedly passed away on December 29, 2024. Before his successful career in the world of politics, Carter even served in the U.S. Navy and additionally gained recognition for his work as an activist. He was a father of 4 children, including Jack, James, Donnel, and Amy.
Notably, the circumstances leading to Jimmy’s demise remain unknown for now. However, a report by the Associated Press on December 30 stated that he was in hospice care for almost 22 months. Further updates are currently awaited.
The news of Jimmy Carter’s death was first revealed by The Carter Center through X (formerly Twitter). While speaking to The Washington Post on December 29, his son James stated that his father was at his residence in Plains, Georgia.
Furthermore, the United States Naval Academy also shared a Facebook post, expressing grief over Jimmy’s death. It featured a statement on behalf of Superintendent Vice Admiral Yvette M. Davids, saying that Jimmy Carter was one of their “most distinguished graduates.” The post further stated:
“As the Naval Academy’s only graduate to hold this office, President Carter’s legacy is forever cemented as the ultimate example of our mission to develop our nation’s leaders. His lifetime of service will forever serve as an example to all midshipmen, past, present, and future, and to all citizens who desire to serve our nation.”
Jimmy Carter’s bio on the official website of The White House stated that he always did his best to fight the economic problems related to inflation and unemployment and even formed a national energy policy to solve the issue of energy shortage.
Furthermore, Jimmy Carter established the Department of Education to expand human and social services and appointed several women, blacks, and Hispanics for government jobs. He served as a naval officer for almost 7 years and came to state politics during the ‘60s, serving as the Governor of Georgia a few years later.
Jimmy Carter and Rosalynn Carter shared 4 children together over the years
While the Plains, Georgia native was a well-known face in the world of politics, he also cherished a family life, raising 4 children. Jimmy and Rosalynn tied the knot in 1946 and their love story dates back to the time when they met each other during childhood, as per People magazine's report on December 29.
The outlet stated that the pair welcomed 3 sons, Jack, James, and Donnell, between 1947 and 1952. The duo also became the parents of a daughter, Amy, in 1967.
1) Jack
Jimmy Carter’s eldest child John William "Jack" Carter also pursued a career as a politician like him. He enrolled at the Georgia Institute of Technology and then came to the Georgia Southwestern University to complete his higher studies. Before his journey in the world of politics, the 77-year-old started practicing law.
He was additionally employed in places such as Citibank and the Chicago Board of Trade when he was living in Chicago. Town & County magazine stated that he ran for the US Senate in 2006 but could not emerge as the winner.
2) James
Jimmy Carter’s son James Earl “Chip” Carter III worked for the Democratic National Committee in the past and later served as the president of an international exchange program called Friendship Force. The 74-year-old even served in the Navy and later worked at his family’s peanut warehouse. According to People magazine, he was additionally elected to the Plains city council.
3) Donnel
The New London, Connecticut native gained recognition as the co-founder of a company called Computer Mapping Consultants in 1978. He completed his higher studies at the George Washington University.
However, the 72-year-old has also struggled with Parkinson’s disease and the news was confirmed by his son Joshua in a statement to People magazine in October 2024. Joshua said that his father, also known as Donnel Jeffrey “Jeff” Carter, has been taking care of himself without anyone’s help and continued:
“He’s not very open about it because he doesn’t want to be the face of anything. It’s just, Parkinson’s sucks. It’s a hard disease. It’s a hard diagnosis.”
4) Amy
Also known as Amy Lynn Carter, she had been a Senate page in Washington D.C. and she developed an interest in political activities ever since she was a child. The 57-year-old participated in various protests and served as a member of the board of councilors at the Carter Center.
