His longtime wife andfirst lady, Rosalynn Carter, died at the age of 96on November 19, 2023.
“Then he asked us to leave so he could be alone with her.”
Ultimately, Jimmy, in a wheelchair, attended Rosalynn’s memorial, but couldn’t make a speech.
However, in his eyes, it’s because of Rosalynn that he made it into his 90s.
“It’s hard to live until you’re 95 years old,” admitted the former POTUS.
Ultimately, Jimmy lived nearly five more years.
According to his son, Chip Carter, he was determined to make it, partially for her sake.
“But he stayed alive.
