When former president Jimmy Carter died on Sunday at 100 years old, news organizations around the world quickly published substantial obituaries detailing his life and career, some of which were ...

The best obituaries, those that are most enjoyable to read, juxtapose obvious public accomplishments with the sheer ...

Harrison Smith is a reporter on The Washington Post's obituaries desk, where he has worked since 2015. He covers people who have made a significant impact on their field, city or country — a ...

Emily Langer has been a reporter on The Washington Post’s obituaries desk since 2011. She previously worked for the Outlook and Local Living sections. Before joining The Post in 2007, she was a ...

Jimmy Carter’s post-presidency lasted more than 43 years — the longest of any former commander in chief by more than a decade. But it’s what he packed into those years that probably set him ...