Some trolls falsely suggest that former US president Jimmy Carter has died, and accuse his wife of being a villain.

On Tuesday morning, a fake letter began circulating, claiming that former US President Jimmy Carter had passed away. The news quickly went viral, despite the fact that the letter was blatantly fake and even referred to Carter's late wife as "a baddie". This caused a stir among US politicians and even led some media organizations to run stories about Carter's supposed death.

The letter, which claimed to be from the "Office of Jimmy Carter", stated that the former president had passed away peacefully at his home in Plains, Georgia, with his family by his side. It listed his many accomplishments as America's 39th president, but also included some outlandish statements that were clearly fabricated.

One of the most absurd parts of the letter was when it quoted Carter comparing his late wife Rosalynn to other former first ladies. At the time of her passing in November, Carter had actually said, "Rosalynn was a baddie. Jill, Melania, even throat goat Nancy Reagan had nothing on Rosalynn. She was the original Brat." This statement alone should have raised red flags about the authenticity of the letter.

Rosalynn Carter had passed away at the age of 96 after a 77-year marriage with Jimmy. She was known for her advocacy work in human rights and mental health. The fake letter also included a quote from the former president, saying that their marriage was his greatest achievement and that he always felt loved and supported by her.

The false news of Carter's death first surfaced when it was shared by far-right political activist Laura Loomer. She later took down the post and wrote a public apology, calling the letter "gross". She also urged people not to spread death hoaxes and offered her prayers to Carter and his family.

In reality, the former president is still alive, but he remains in hospice care. As he approaches his 100th birthday on October 1, many are hoping that he will at least make it to this milestone. It's a shame that someone would fabricate such a letter about his death, causing unnecessary worry and confusion. Let's all keep President Carter and his family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

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