Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies aged 96

 

Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter has died at the age of 96.

She died peacefully with her family by her side, according to the Carter Center, a not for profit organisation founded by her husband and former president Jimmy Carter.

The pair were married for 77 years.

"Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished," Mr Carter said.

"She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me."  

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