# Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has unspecified dementia (has died, Nov. 19, 2023) **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 30, 2023, 10:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791 "2023-05-30T22:35:01Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 15\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 1:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/21 "2023-11-20T01:22:40Z")
I believe he was holding on as hard as he could so she would go first. I believe he will follow her shortly. ---
**Author:** ![Aspenglow](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aspenglow/32/76_2.png) [@Aspenglow](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Aspenglow)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/22 "2023-11-20T01:33:18Z")
I had the same thought, though I have no basis for believing it. They were extraordinary, and excellent role models for us all. RIP, Mrs. Carter. ---
**Author:** ![Baker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/bb73d2/32.png) [@Baker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Baker)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 1:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/23 "2023-11-20T01:46:00Z")
My paternal grandmother died shortly after the last of the folks she wanted to see had visited her in the hospital. A will to live can really help. And my maternal grandfather died two weeks after entering the nursing home. He’d had a bad stroke, and although he couldn’t speak we all believed he knew what was happening and let himself go. It can work bothe ways. ---
**Author:** ![Whack-a-Mole](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/whack-a-mole/32/141_2.png) [@Whack-a-Mole](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Whack-a-Mole)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/24 "2023-11-20T02:52:10Z")
Why am I not surprised? Full Title: **Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Carter’s presidency day after Rosalynn Carter entered hospice care** > **[Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Carter's presidency day after Rosalynn Carter...](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/19/donald-trump-jimmy-carter-rosalynn-hospice/71645181007/)** > > Former President Donald Trump mocked former President Jimmy Carter one day after it was confirmed former first lady Rosalynn Carter entered hospice care. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [November 20, 2023, 7:41am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/25 "2023-11-20T07:41:37Z")
Moderating: > [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Carter’s presidency Just a reminder that political jabs are not allowed in breaking news threads. Trump’s response to this news, or pretty much anything about Trump, is inappropriate in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 9:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/26 "2023-11-21T09:24:56Z")
> [@Whack-a-Mole](#): > > IIRC Jimmy has been in hospice for a few months. I do not know but I wonder if he is even able to be aware of his wife’s death? He did, and I find that amazing. He released this statement. “Rosalynn was my equal partner in everything I ever accomplished,” President Carter said in a statement. “She gave me wise guidance and encouragement when I needed it. As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me.” R.I.P., Rosalynn. What a classy lady. What a classy couple. > **[Jimmy Carter remembers wife Rosalynn following her death: 'My equal partner'](https://www.today.com/today/amp/rcna101205)** > > The couple's story traces back to when Rosalynn Carter was a newborn. ---
**Author:** ![Bullitt](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bullitt/32/5725_2.png) [@Bullitt](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bullitt)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 9:31am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/27 "2023-11-21T09:31:55Z")
@puzzlegal, not to hijack the thread, but could @Whack-a-Mole have simply made his post without the leading question? Like, simply, like this? Full Title: **Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Carter’s presidency day after Rosalynn Carter entered hospice care** > **[Donald Trump mocks Jimmy Carter's presidency day after Rosalynn Carter...](https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/11/19/donald-trump-jimmy-carter-rosalynn-hospice/71645181007/)** > > Former President Donald Trump mocked former President Jimmy Carter one day after it was confirmed former first lady Rosalynn Carter entered hospice care. ---
**Author:** ![puzzlegal](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/puzzlegal/32/3827_2.png) [@puzzlegal](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/puzzlegal)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 11:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/28 "2023-11-21T11:51:19Z")
Bringing up Trump at all is likely to hijack any thread. Let’s keep this one about Rosalyn Carter. ---
**Author:** ![Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/779978/32.png) [@Two\_Many\_Cats2](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Two_Many_Cats2)\ **Post date:** [November 21, 2023, 2:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/29 "2023-11-21T14:32:00Z")
I just mentioned Rosalynn Carter’s passing to a 40ish co-worker of mine and was asked, “Who’s she?” ---
**Author:** ![rocking\_chair](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rocking_chair/32/2918_2.png) [@rocking\_chair](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rocking_chair)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2023, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/30 "2023-11-28T20:08:14Z")
a beautiful memorial service. i enjoy hearing the wonderful memories people have of her in plain old daily life. ---
**Author:** ![Magiver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/4491bb/32.png) [@Magiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Magiver)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 2:20am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/31 "2023-11-29T02:20:46Z")
> [@rocking\_chair](#): > > believe he was holding on as hard as he could so she would go first. I believe he will follow her shortly. That’s probably true. The pictures of him look like it was a considerable effort on his part to attend. I thought is earlier statements were perfect. “As long as Rosalynn was in the world, I always knew somebody loved and supported me”. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 2:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/32 "2023-11-29T02:52:01Z")
I heard on NPR that she saw his photograph in his sister’s room, her friend, and asked if she could take it home. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 2:53am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/33 "2023-11-29T02:53:00Z")
I would submit that Trump insulting them is fair to post in this thread. ---
**Author:** ![simster](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/simster/32/1047_2.png) [@simster](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/simster)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 3:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/34 "2023-11-29T03:13:48Z")
And I submit that its better for one of the many other threads that pertain to ‘what trump has done today’. Let this be respectful. ---
**Author:** ![carnivorousplant](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/carnivorousplant/32/3563_2.png) [@carnivorousplant](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/carnivorousplant)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2023, 2:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791/35 "2023-11-29T14:04:12Z")
Upon reflection, I agree. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/former-first-lady-rosalynn-carter-has-unspecified-dementia-has-died-nov-19-2023/984791.md?page=1)