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Sandra Day O’Connor, the first woman to serve as a justice on the United States Supreme Court, has passed away at the age of 93.
She passed away on Friday in Phoenix, Arizona, “of complications related to advanced dementia, probably Alzheimer’s, and a respiratory illness,” according to a statement from the Supreme Court.
Reagan nominated O’Connor to the court in 1981; she remained there for almost 25 years, retiring in 2006.
O’Connor, a native of the American Southwest, broke new ground as the first female justice in the United States, according to a statement issued by the court by Chief Justice John Roberts. She tackled that challenge with unwavering resolve, undeniable skill, and captivating honesty.
Sandra Day O’Connor, the first female justice in our country, blazed a historic trail, according to a court statement by Roberts. She met that challenge with “undaunted determination, indisputable ability, and engaging candor.”
“We at the Supreme Court mourn the loss of a beloved colleague, a fiercely independent defender of the rule of law, and an eloquent…
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