Sadness fills the air as the shocking news of Rosalynn Carter’s death is announced. She passed away peacefully in her home located in Plains, Georgia, on Sunday, November 19. She was recently diagnosed with dementia and was placed in hospice a few days before her death.
As First Lady to Jimmy Carter, Rosalynn Carter was a vocal activist about many causes, including mental health, and helped found the Carter Center. She was also an advocate for better healthcare. Carter had grand ambitions with her role as First Lady and wanted to change how others would view her role. During the reelection period for her husband, who was taking care of the Iran hostage crisis, she stepped in and gave speeches at rallies to secure her husband’s standings. She made a significant impact during her lifetime and will be honored and remembered for years to come. She is survived by her husband Jimmy Carter, her four children, her 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren.
