Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100.
Carter won the Nobel Peace Prize, was the oldest living President of the United States.
The Carter Center confirmed that Mr Carter passed away this afternoon in Plains, Georgia via a statement to media.
“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip Carter, the former president’s son.
“My 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,” he said.
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