Former American First Lady Rosalyn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, died today at the age of 96, the non-governmental organization Carter Center announced.
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The announcement states that Carter died peacefully, surrounded by her family.
It was announced on Friday that she had been admitted to a hospice in the state of Georgia and was spending time with her 99-year-old husband, who had been there since February.
Rosalyn Carter was diagnosed with dementia in May.
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The longest-lived first couple celebrated their 77th wedding anniversary in May.
Rosalyn and Jimmy Carter have four children, 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Jimmy Carter was the president of the USA from 1977 to 1981.
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