As the first anniversary of Rosalynn Carter’s passing approaches, her husband, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, continues to navigate life without her.
At 100 years old, President Carter has been in hospice care for over a year, enduring this profound loss. Rosalynn, who passed away on November 19, 2023, at 96, left an indelible mark on his life.
Paige Alexander, CEO of The Carter Center, shared that despite being surrounded by family and love, President Carter deeply misses his wife every day. Although no longer actively leading the Center, which the Carters founded in 1982, he remains connected to the world.
The Carter Center has expanded its efforts in human rights, health, and mental health care. In Rosalynn’s absence, the dedication to her causes, particularly mental health and caregiving, has only deepened.
Alexander highlighted the Center’s ongoing global initiatives, including new offices and programs aimed at advancing mental health globally.
Rosalynn’s legacy continues to inspire, especially in the mental health space, with programs like the Rosalynn Carter Journalist Fellowship amplifying discussions on these issues.
Her life of service guides the Center’s work, and her contributions, once overshadowed, are now receiving the recognition she deserves. Her legacy continues to shape future generations.
