Sandra Day O'Connor, former Supreme Court Justice, dead at 93
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Retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has died of complications from dementia, most likely Alzheimer's, and a respiratory illness, the Supreme Court said Friday.
In a statement, Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr. praised O'Connor as a history-making justice with a fierce independent streak. Chris Pandolfo is a writer for Fox News Digital. Send tips to chris.pandolfo@fox.com and follow him on Twitter @ChrisCPandolfo.
"A daughter of the American Southwest, Sandra Day O’Connor blazed an historic trail as our Nation’s first female Justice. She met that challenge with undaunted determination, indisputable ability, and engaging candor," Roberts said.
"We at the Supreme Court mourn the loss of a beloved colleague, a fiercely independent defender of the rule of law, and an eloquent advocate for civics education. And we celebrate her enduring legacy as a true public servant and patriot."