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.

3/24/1979-Elk City, Oklahoma: President Jimmy Carter addressing a town meeting. American flag is hung in background.

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He still does use his brain," Wentzel said.

“He listens to audiobooks.

He’s a genius.

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter receives applause after delivering a lecture on the eradication of the Guinea worm, at the House of Lords on February 3, 2016 in London.

Jimmy Carter.Neil Hall-WPA Pool/Getty

He’s super smart.

I love him.”

This article has been updated with additional information on the life of Carter.