Jimmy Carter, the longest-living U.S. president, turned 99 on Sunday, Oct. 1. Carter, who began hospice care six months ago, was seen in public last week when he attended the Plains Peanut Festival with his wife.
President Jimmy Carter, you remain the spirit and the heart of the American people. It’s a great honor to know you and to have worked with you.
Jill and I wish you a happy birthday. pic.twitter.com/ZUVHjgOYvy
— President Biden (@POTUS) October 1, 2023
Multiple personalities woke up early to wish a happy birthday to the nation’s 39th president, including the current occupant of the Oval Office, Joe Biden, who posted a video on X, formerly known as Twitter. In the video, Biden wishes him, along with his wife Jill, a happy birthday and highlights that Carter "remain[s] the spirit and heart of the American people. It is a great honor to know you and to have worked with you."
Carter's health remains fragile
The former president's health continues to be quite fragile, according to his grandson Jason in an interview last week. According to what he told ABC, his grandparents are "coming to the end":
They are coming to the end, of course, at this time in their lives. But they are at peace, they are together, they are at home, they are in love, and you don't get much more than that, and they don't expect more. ... It's a true blessing for all of us to have had this much time with him.
Many personalities congratulate Carter
The Carter Foundation has been uploading videos in which celebrities and ordinary Americans congratulate the former president. Among them are former president Bill Clinton and actress Jane Fonda.
Wow, what a beautiful 99th birthday greeting from @potus and @FLOTUS! https://t.co/2LmsbOL48g
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) September 30, 2023
Inspiring message from one President to another. Thank you, @BillClinton, for the sweet birthday wishes for President Carter! It means a lot. #JimmyCarter99 pic.twitter.com/xkPocEq2G6
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) September 29, 2023
Thank you @janefonda for the kind words and festive birthday greeting for President Carter! #JimmyCarter99 pic.twitter.com/1oepz9XAiD
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) September 25, 2023
Love this #JimmyCarter99 birthday tribute from Jimmy Carter’s close friend @WillieNelson (via IG). pic.twitter.com/ZJSMnhDcxS
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) September 30, 2023
Thank you @AtlantaSymphony!Happy Birthday never sounded so sweet! #JimmyCarter99 https://t.co/94y8Vejt9U
— The Carter Center (@CarterCenter) October 1, 2023
