Jimmy Carter, longest-lived US president, dies aged 100
by Martin Pengelly in Washington and Tom McCarthy from US news | The Guardian on (#6T7E5)
Former president faced series of economic and foreign policy crises, including Iran hostage affair and Soviet invasion of Afghanistan
Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, a broker of peace in the Middle East in his time, and a tireless advocate for global health and human rights, has died, it was announced on Sunday. He was 100 years old.
My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love," said Chip Carter, the former president's son, in a statement.
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