There was a flyover of jets in his hometown, and 100 people became US citizens at a naturalisation ceremony in his honour.

The ex-President emerged from home hospice care to attend a memorial service for his wife of 77 years.

A host of former US presidents and first ladies will attend the tribute service in Georgia.

The former US First Lady re-shaped the role through her activism and campaigning, expert says.

The Carter Center says the wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter died peacefully with her family by her side.

Former First Lady of the US and wife of ex-President Jimmy Carter, has died at the age of 96.

Mrs Carter was diagnosed with dementia in May. Her husband has been in hospice care since February.

The diagnosis comes as her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, receives hospice care in Georgia.