63-year-old Hamilton Jordan, chief of staff for former President Jimmy Carter, died peacefully at his home in Atlanta around 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.
Jordan was diagnosed with lymphoma 22 years ago, followed by bouts with melanoma and prostate cancer.
Gerald Rafshoon, who was Carter’s chief of communications, said a memorial service is planned for Friday at The Carter Center in Atlanta and Carter will attend.
In a statement, Carter said that he and his wife, Rosalynn, “are deeply saddened.”