On November 17, 2023, it was announced that former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at home. This news was shared on behalf of Jason Carter, grandson of President and Mrs. Carter. The Carter family has requested privacy during this time and remains grateful for the love and support they have received.

The Carter Center, a not-for-profit, non-governmental organization, was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and former First Lady Rosalynn Carter in partnership with Emory University. The organization has helped to improve the lives of people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts, advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity, preventing diseases, and improving mental health care. The Carter Center’s mission is to wage peace, fight disease, and build hope worldwide. Contact information for the media is available at media@cartercenter.org.