After a series of hospitalizations, the former politician decided to spend the rest of his time at home with his family.
98-year-old former US President Jimmy Carter has decided to refuse treatment and spend the rest of his days at home, receiving hospice care. It was announced on February 18 by the Carter Center.
“After a series of brief hospitalizations, former US President Jimmy Carter decided to spend the rest of his time at home with his family and receive hospice care rather than further medical intervention,” said of the organization, founded by the politician in 1982, in a statement.
Recall that Carter is the longest serving former head of state in US history.
He was elected to the presidency of the Democratic Party and headed the White House from 1977 to 1981. In the next election, he lost to Republican Ronald Reagan.
After his resignation, he continued to be involved in humanitarian projects and was known for his human rights activities. In 2002, Carter received the Nobel Peace Prize.
In 2015, he was diagnosed with melanoma, which had spread to his liver and brain.
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