As a result, Carter lost his re-election bid to his Republican opponent, Ronald Reagan, in 1980.
Carter is survived by his four children: Jack, Chip, Jeff, and Amy.
He’s pretty sick.

Jimmy Carter.Credit:Getty
He still does use his brain," Wentzel said.
“He listens to audiobooks.
He’s a genius.

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He’s super smart.
I love him.”
This article has been updated with additional information on the life of Carter.