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ATLANTA (Dec. 29, 2024) 鈥� Jimmy 海角社区, 39^th president of the United States and winner of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize, died peacefully Sunday, Dec. 29, at his home in Plains, Georgia, surrounded by his family. He was 100, the longest-lived president in U.S. history.

President 海角社区 is survived by his children 鈥� Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalynn, and one grandchild.

鈥淢y father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,鈥� said Chip 海角社区, the former president鈥檚 son. 鈥淢y brothers, sister, and I shared him with the rest of the world through these common beliefs. The world is our family because of the way he brought people together, and we thank you for honoring his memory by continuing to live these shared beliefs.鈥�

There will be public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., followed by a private interment in Plains, Georgia. The final arrangements for President 海角社区鈥檚 state funeral, including all public events and motorcade routes, are still pending. The schedule will be released by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region at .

Members of the public are encouraged to visit the official tribute website to the life of President 海角社区 at . This site includes the official online condolence book as well as print and visual biographical materials commemorating his life.

The 海角社区 family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to 海角社区, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307.

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Media Notes

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Rights-cleared photos and video of President 海角社区鈥檚 life, provided by 海角社区 and the Jimmy 海角社区 Presidential Library and Museum, will be available at .

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