"Hospice Care Announced for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter"

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter has entered hospice care, according to a statement released by the Carter Center on February 17, 2023. The 98-year-old Carter was diagnosed with melanoma, a form of skin cancer, in 2015. Although the cancer went into remission after treatment, Carter has experienced a number of health issues in recent years. Carter's most recent health problems include a fall in his home in 2019 that resulted in a head injury, and a subsequent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain.

Carter served as president from 1977 to 1981 and has been active in philanthropic and humanitarian work since leaving office. The Carter Center, which he founded with his wife Rosalynn, has worked on issues such as promoting democracy, human rights, and access to health care in countries around the world.

The statement from the Carter Center asks for privacy for the Carter family during this time, and notes that additional updates on Carter's condition will be provided as appropriate.

Carter is the longest-lived U.S. president in history, and has been celebrated for his commitment to human rights, diplomacy, and public service. The news of his hospice care has prompted an outpouring of support and appreciation for his life and legacy.