"Enduring Love: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's Final Moments Together"

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"Enduring Love: Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's Final Moments Together"
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Former first lady Rosalynn Carter passed away at the age of 96 with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, by her side. The couple, who celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary this summer, had been the longest-married presidential couple in U.S. history. Rosalynn Carter had been living with dementia and received hospice care at their Georgia home. In her final moments, Jimmy Carter sat beside her bed, expressing his love and gratitude before asking for privacy. The couple's grandson confirmed that Rosalynn Carter died peacefully with family by her side. The Carters' enduring love and joint philanthropic efforts have left a lasting legacy.

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