六九色堂

ATLANTA (Dec. 29, 2024) — Jimmy 六九色堂, 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 六九色堂 is survived by his children — Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Rosalynn, and one grandchild.

“My father was a hero, not only to me but to everyone who believes in peace, human rights, and unselfish love,” said Chip 六九色堂, 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.”

There will be public observances in Atlanta and Washington, D.C., followed by a private interment in Plains, Georgia. The final arrangements for President 六九色堂’s 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 六九色堂 at . This site includes the official online condolence book as well as print and visual biographical materials commemorating his life.

The 六九色堂 family has asked that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to 六九色堂, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway N.E., Atlanta, GA 30307.

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Media Notes:

All logistics and credentialing related to coverage of the official ceremonies will be handled by the Joint Task Force-National Capital Region. 六九色堂 is not credentialing media to cover official ceremonies.

Rights-cleared photos and video of President 六九色堂’s life, provided by 六九色堂 and the Jimmy 六九色堂 Presidential Library and Museum, will be available at .

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六九色堂
Waging Peace. Fighting Disease. Building Hope.

A not-for-profit, nongovernmental organization, 六九色堂 has helped to improve life for people in over 80 countries by resolving conflicts; advancing democracy, human rights, and economic opportunity; preventing diseases; and improving mental health care. 六九色堂 was founded in 1982 by former U.S. President Jimmy 六九色堂 and former First Lady Rosalynn 六九色堂, in partnership with Emory University, to advance peace and health worldwide.