PLAINS, Ga. (DiyaTV)— Former President Jimmy Carter, who served the United States from 1977 to 1981 and became a global symbol of peace, humanitarian work, and diplomacy, died in his home in Plains, Georgia, at the age of 100.

The Carter Center, the non-profit organization founded by the former president and his wife, Rosalynn, confirmed his death. Carter had been in hospice care since February 2023, after facing numerous health challenges in recent years, including brain cancer and repeated falls.

Carter, the Democrat and former governor of Georgia, was the 39th president of the United States and a leader who worked to bring peace between Israel and Egypt through the historic Camp David Accords in 1978. His tenure saw domestic battles that challenged him – economic inflation and the Iran hostage crisis, which raged against his administration during his tenure and led to his loss to Ronald Reagan in 1980.

While his one term in office was the case, the post-presidency of Carter is often considered more significant. He spent decades advancing democracy, human rights, and health programs across the world. Through the Carter Center, which he founded in 1982, he has worked to eliminate diseases, monitor elections, and mediate international conflicts.

“President Carter was an extraordinary man of integrity and vision. His life’s work taught us the meaning of leadership and humility,” President Joe Biden said in a statement. “Carter redefined what it means to be a former president, continuing to serve humanity long after his presidency ended.”

Born on Oct. 1, 1924, in the small town of Plains, Carter grew up on his family’s peanut farm. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he returned to Georgia to run the family business before entering politics. He served two terms in the Georgia State Senate and later became the state’s governor in 1971. As president, he focused on energy conservation, environmental protection, and government efficiency.

Though he faced a lot of political wrangling during his tenure, especially concerning the aftermath of the Vietnam War and the energy crisis, his diplomatic successes were well appreciated. The Camp David Accords earned him the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002, and he was the third U.S. president to be so honored.

In later years, Carter was known for his hands-on work with Habitat for Humanity, building homes for those in need. He also wrote numerous books, including reflections on his faith, politics, and global issues.

Funeral arrangements for Carter will be held in Plains, where he had lived most of his life. Tributes have poured in from world leaders and political figures, honoring his legacy as a statesman and humanitarian.

“Jimmy Carter was a true servant of the people, in and out of office,” former President Barack Obama said in a tribute. “He showed us that even after the highest office, we can make a difference.”