Carter family expresses gratitude for 'outpouring of love and support'

The family of the late former President Carter expressed its gratitude for the global expressions of support as it grieves his death at the age of 100 on Sunday.

“The outpouring of love and support we have received from around the world confirms what we have known all along — Jimmy Carter’s family extends far beyond blood relatives,” his family wrote in a Thursday statement.

“We are sincerely grateful for everyone’s words of comfort and acts of kindness following the passing of such a champion of human rights...