Former first lady Rosalynn Carter and her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, were photographed with a birthday cake during his 90th birthday celebration at Georgia Southwestern University on Oct 4, 2014, in Americus, Ga. This pleasant memory brings to mind a sad one – Rosalynn Carter, the spouse of former President Jimmy Carter and a longtime advocate for mental health and humanity, has passed on. The Carter Center stated that she was 96 years old when she died in her hometown, Plains, Ga., surrounded by her family. The news of her entering hospice care first came on Friday, the Carter Center said, and she had been diagnosed with dementia earlier this year. At 99 years old, Jimmy Carter himself has been under hospice care since February.
“Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” stated President Carter. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement. I always knew somebody loved and supported me as long as Rosalynn was in the world.” President Joe Biden and the first lady, Jill Biden, recalled the optimistic and hopeful nature of the former first lady, praising her endeavors advocating for equal rights and mental health issues. Former President George W. Bush and former first lady Laura Bush also extended their condolences and celebrated her strength and dignity.
Rosalynn Carter was first lady from 1977 to 1981 and was known as the “Steel Magnolia” due to her robust nature despite her gentle exterior. She was crucial throughout President Carter’s political career, working with him professionally and revolutionizing the role of the first lady. Carter’s humanitarian work through the Carter Center in Atlanta was substantial.
The story of her romance with President Carter is nothing short of colorful, showing the depth of their love and partnership that lasted for over 75 years. She was the invisible support behind his every public move, even when her husband became the President of the United States. Driven by her passion for mental health, Carter took a professional approach to the role of the first lady that set an example for future female leaders. It is evident that the legacy of Rosalynn Carter remains important and impactful due to her exceptional work to destigmatize mental health.
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