Fact Check: ‘Office of Jimmy Carter’ Letter Saying He Passed Away on July 23 is Fabricated

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Thursday, July 25th, 2024

A fabricated screenshot of a letter purportedly from the office of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter surfaced online saying that Carter had “passed away” on July 23, 2024. The letter, which sparked viral rumors of Carter’s death, is a fake, the creator of the post told Reuters.

A spokesperson for the Carter Center also said about the letter being shared online Tuesday, “This is false. There has been no announcement or change.”

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