Jimmy Carter, 98, opts for hospice care after string of hospital visits (msn.com) Jimmy Carter is a gem, and I fear they aren't making them like him anymore. This makes me sad to read, but wow, this guy lived a really admirable life. I wish he'd won re-election. The right wing PR machine was already very successful and starting what we have before us today. But Jimmy Carter just kept on doing what he does, and millions have been positively impacted by that. We should all do as well.