Former US first lady Rosalynn Carter dies aged 96

The Carters were married for more than 77 years, forging what they both described as a “full partnership”.

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter has died (Ron Harris/AP)

Former first lady Rosalynn Carter, the closest adviser to Jimmy Carter during his one term as US president, has died aged 96.

The Carter Centre said she died on Sunday after living with dementia and suffering many months of declining health.