Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter embraces his wife Rosalynn after receiving the final news of his victory in the national general election, Nov. 2, 1976. The former president died on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Gov. Greg Gianforte said Sunday he honored former President Jimmy Carter’s life of service.
Carter died on Sunday at 100 years old after being in hospice for more than one year.
“Susan and I join the nation in mourning the passing of Former President Jimmy Carter,” Gianforte said in a statement.
“At 100 years old, President Carter led a remarkable life of service, even after leaving the presidency. Together with his wife, Rosalynn, the Carters will be forever memorialized for their legacy of service to our great country.
“As we remember the life of President Carter, we are reminded of the unlimited potential in America – a nation where a humble peanut farmer from Plains can rise to the presidency and dedicate his life to serving others.
“We are praying for his family. May he rest in peace.”