evidence: Rumors spread quickly Tuesday that former President Jimmy Carter had died after a letter attributed to the "Office of Jimmy Carter" claimed that Carter had passed away at his home in Georgia. [...] The fake announcement letter originated from X user Boccaccio, who posted it alongside an image of Carter early Tuesday morning. "🚨BREAKING🚨 — Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away. He was 99 years old," the post reads. 🚨BREAKING🚨 — Former President Jimmy Carter has passed away. He was 99 years old. pic.twitter.com/nHuaf17uPG — Boccaccio ✺ (@Bocc_accio) July 23, 2024