Former American president Jimmy Carter has passed away.
He was 100 years old.
According to the Carter Center, Carter "died peacefully Sunday, December 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family." He is survived by his four children, 11 grandchildren, and 14 grandchildren.
"My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," Chip Carter said in a statement. "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."
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