How Jimmy Carter's Wife Rosalynn Is Spending Her 96th Birthday Amid Health Battle

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter is celebrating her 96th birthday with her 98-year-old husband and former president Jimmy Carter in a simple and sweet gathering.

A spokesperson for the Carters told People that Rosalynn will celebrate at the couple's Plains, Georgia home with cupcakes and peanut butter ice cream. The activist is also set to commemorate her big day by releasing butterflies into her garden.

In a social media post, the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers shared that in honor of Rosalynn's birthday, in commemoration of her advocacy for caregivers, there will be a screening of Richard Lui's documentary Unconditional, with the documentarian in attendance. The special showing will be open to the public at Plains High School, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Additionally, the social media accounts for the Jimmy Carter Presidential Library announced that "in celebration of Rosalynn Carter's birthday, today's museum admission is 96 cents."

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Congressman Sanford Bishop was among those to share a birthday post for Rosalynn, writing on Facebook, "Happy 96th Birthday to my friend, First Lady Rosalynn Carter! Mrs. Carter’s compassion and service, both as First Lady and as a private citizen, has improved the lives of so many across the world."

He continued, "Her legacy continues to inspire others, like those at the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers which provides resources and training to those who care for those with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, and that I proudly support through my work in Congress. Southwest Georgia is proud to call her one of our own. #MrsCarterMakingHistory."

Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock also shared a tribute on Twitter, writing, "Sending my warmest birthday wishes to Georgia’s very own, First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

"May this special day be one of reflection for your remarkable contributions, and may you continue to be surrounded by love and joy. Happy birthday!"

Mia Farrow was additionally among those to honor Rosalynn, tweeting, "Happy 96th Birthday to wonderful Rosalynn Carter 🎉🎶🎂💝."

In May, the Carter Center released a statement sharing that Rosalynn was diagnosed with dementia and will continue to live at home with her husband, who is in hospice.

Earlier this month, Carter's grandson Hugo Wentzel opened up about the declining health of his grandparents, stating that his grandfather is "pretty sick."

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