Mandy Moore and Kerry Washington lead celebrity tributes to Jimmy Carter following his death at 100

Mandy Moore and Kerry Washington have led the touching celebrity tributes to Jimmy Carter after it was announced he has died at the age of 100.

It was revealed on Sunday that Carter, who served as the 39th US President, died peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, on December 29. 

Moore, 40, took to her Instagram Stories sharing an image of the former President, whom she called 'An exemplary human and humanitarian.' 

Washington, 47, reposted an announcement of Carter's death from the New York Times to her Instagram. 

Piers Morgan also shared a touching tribute, posting a photo of him and Carter on X (formerly known as Twitter).

'RIP President Jimmy Carter, 100. A remarkable person who was the epitome of the phrase ‘public service.’ I had the honour of interviewing him 3 times, and he was one of the wisest, smartest, most compassionate, modest, and human world leaders I’ve ever met. A great man.' 

Joy-Ann Reid shared a photo of Carter on Instagram, writing, 'A truly good man has gone home, and been reunited with his beloved wife. A much better president than he was given credit for and our greatest post- president. God bless his memory.' 

President Joe Biden and his wife released a statement Sunday night, remembering former President Jimmy Carter as a 'good friend.'

'Today, America and the world lost an extraordinary leader, statesman, and humanitarian,' they said. 'Over six decades, we had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.

'With his compassion and moral clarity, he worked to eradicate disease, forge peace, advance civil rights and human rights, promote free and fair elections, house the homeless, and always advocate for the least among us. He saved, lifted, and changed the lives of people all across the globe,' the Bidens continued.

'He was a man of great character and courage, hope and optimism,' they said.

'We will always cherish seeing him and Rosalynn together. The love shared between Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter is the definition of partnership and their humble leadership is the definition of patriotism.

'We will miss them both dearly, but take solace knowing they are reunited once again and will remain forever in our hearts.

The First Family also shared their gratitude to Carter's family for 'sharing them with America and the world,' and said they have no doubt his staff will continue his work.

'And to all of the young people in this nation and for anyone in search of what it means to live a life of purpose and meaning – the good life – study Jimmy Carter, a man of principle, faith, and humility.

'He showed that we are great nation because we are a good people – decent and honorable, courageous and compassionate, humble and strong,' they concluded.

Biden also shared a black and white photo of him and Carter on X, writing, 'Over six decades, Jill and I had the honor of calling Jimmy Carter a dear friend. But, what’s extraordinary about Jimmy Carter, though, is that millions of people throughout America and the world who never met him thought of him as a dear friend as well.'

Former President Barack Obama also shared his condolences on X, writing, 'President Carter taught all of us what it means to live a life of grace, dignity, justice, and service. Michelle and I send our thoughts and prayers to the Carter family, and everyone who loved and learned from this remarkable man.' 

The son of famed Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. shared his condolences to the former president's family, remembering him for the work he had done to promote civil rights in the United States.

'President Carter was a trailbnlazer, a fighter who punched above his weight,' Martin Luther King III wrote.

He noted that, like his father, Carter 'saw poverty as one of the greatest threats and was determined to eradicate it.'

'Over the years, my family found comfort in President Carter's wise counsel and strong leadership,' he noted.

'Even after he left office, he carried on the legacies that my family has long championed, the eradication of the triple evils - poverty, racism and violence.

'We will truly miss President Carter, but we know that he would not want us to be saddened by his death, but proud of the work we've accomplished togehter and resolved to continue the work he started for the generations that come after us.'

Carter's son Chip Carter, 74, confirmed the former president had died in his Georgia home on Sunday around 3.40 pm ET.

The Democrat former peanut farmer served one term in the White House from 1977 to 1981 and dedicated the rest of his life to charity.

Following a string of hospital stays he decided against more medical treatment and entered hospice care in February 2023.

The Nobel Peace Prize winner lived out his final years in Plains, Georgia.

Carter's wife of 77 years, Rosalynn, was by his side until her passing on November 19, 2023 aged 96.

At 100 years old, Carter was the longest-lived former president in America’s history.

His four years as president were blighted by an oil crisis that forced Americans to line up for gas and the Iran hostage crisis that stretched into the final minutes of his administration before Ronald Reagan took over.

But the Navy veteran's dedication to philanthropy meant he quickly became one of the most beloved figures in American politics.

One of his final public appearances was to celebrate his 100th birthday on October 1, surrounded by family and friends at his Georgia home.

The Democrat was also able to cast his vote in the 2024 election.

Last year, he attended his wife's funeral alongside former first ladies including Michelle Obama and Melania Trump.

Rosalynn was diagnosed with dementia and spent her remaining days with her husband at home with regular trips from beloved family members.

The Carter Center announced February 18 last year that the former president had made the decision to decline 'additional medical intervention' and move to his home for end-of-life care following a 'series of short hospital stays.'

The statement did not elaborate on what conditions had prompted those hospital visits.

Carter lived for a year and two months after deciding to decline additional medical help.

With Carter's death, there are now only five living presidents – Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama, now President-elect Donald Trump and current President Joe Biden.

Carter battled a few health issues over the years, but for a man in his 90s was relatively spry, continuing his work building homes with Habitat for Humanity well into his later years.

In August 2015, he was diagnosed with metastatic melanoma and had a small cancerous mass removed from his liver. It also spread to his brain.

The following year, about six months after the diagnosis, Carter announced that he needed no further treatment, as an experimental drug had eliminated any sign of cancer.

Carter, a Navy veteran and Nobel Peace Prize winner, became the 39th U.S. president when he defeated Gerald R. Ford in 1976.

At the time, the country was still reeling from the Watergate scandal under President Richard Nixon.

He served a single term and was defeated by Republican Ronald Reagan in 1980.

Carter committed himself to philanthropy post-presidency, living a humble life with his wife, his four children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Despite receding from public view due to health issues in later life, he remained a quiet force in politics at home and, through The Carter Center, in public health and human rights advocacy around the world.

The Carters founded the Carter Center in 1982, two years after he lost his re-election bid to Reagan.

He remained neutral in the Democrats' 2020 presidential primary, but fielded calls and visits from multiple candidates.

Carter was born on October 1, 1924, with the rarely-used full name James Earl Carter, Jr. and was raised during the Great Depression.

The son of a Georgia peanut farmer, he said that farming, talk of politics, and devotion to the Baptist faith were pillars of his upbringing.

Carter graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, in 1946 and married Rosalynn Smith shortly afterward.

The couple had three sons - John William (Jack), James Earl III (Chip), Donnel Jeffrey (Jeff) - and a daughter, Amy Lynn. They also had 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Their grandson Jeremy Davis Carter died of a heart attack at the age of 28 in 2015.

Rosalynn passed away Sunday, November 19 at 2:10pm at her home in Plains, Georgia. The former first lady was a passionate champion of mental health, caregiving and women's rights.

Carter served seven years as a Naval Officer before returning to Georgia, where he entered state politics in 1962.

Eight years later, he was elected governor of Georgia.

He launched a bid for the White House in 1974 and built momentum over the next two years.

While president, he established two new cabinet-level departments: the Department of Energy and the Department of Education.

He installed solar panels on the roof of the White House - only for Reagan to take them down.

Both during and after his presidency, he became known as an international human rights champion.

He also saw the start of the Iran hostage crisis as well as the first efforts toward developing an energy independence policy.

His decision in 1980 to authorize a military rescue of the American hostages in Iran contributed to his reelection loss that year.

Carter was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 after he created the Carter Center to promote human rights worldwide.

He also spent time post-presidency building Habitat for Humanity homes, and writing more than two dozen books.