Jimmy Carter, former US president, dies aged 100

Former US President Jimmy Carter has died aged 100, the center he founded has confirmed.

The former peanut farmer lived longer than any president in history and had the longest marriage – 77 years with Rosalynn, who died in November.

The Democrat served as president from 1977 to 1981, a period beset by economic and diplomatic crises.

After leaving the White House with low approval ratings, his reputation was restored through humanitarian work which earned him the Nobel Peace Prize.