Overview

• Rosalynn Carter, former first lady and wife of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, died at the age of 96 on Nov. 19.
• The Carters were married for 77 years and were known for their partnership in both their personal and political lives.
• Rosalynn Carter was an integral part of Jimmy Carter's political career, often campaigning separately to expand their reach and serving as an official diplomat during his presidency.
• After leaving the White House, the Carters co-founded The Carter Center in 1982 and spent four decades as global humanitarians.
• Jimmy Carter, now 99 and in hospice care, was with Rosalynn when she died at their home in Plains, Georgia.