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Capitol Lens | Rosalynn Carter, 1927–2023

Former first lady has died at the age of 96

(Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call)

Rosalynn Carter, wife of former President Jimmy Carter, died Sunday at the age of 96. The former first lady, who had been married to Carter for more than 77 years and was his closest adviser throughout his political and public career, was diagnosed with dementia earlier this year and had been in hospice since Friday.

In this archival photo, the Carters take the stage on Aug. 25, 2008, at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.

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