Obituary of Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg

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Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Ruth Bader Ginsburg (born March 15th, 1933 in New York City, New York) was a Civil Servant (Judge) who was best known for being one of the most democratic Associate Justices on the American Supreme Court. Ruth died on September 18th, 2020 and her death was due complications of her long term pancreatic cancer. She died defending the political left with common sense and human rights for all. She passed away at age 87..

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Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg Biography Wiki:

    • Is She Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Bader Ginsburg, Ruth
    • Common Name: Joan Ruth Bader Ginsburg
    • Gender: Female
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: she/her
    • Birthplace: New York City, New York, United States
    • Birth Date: March 15, 1933
    • Age: 87 (at death)
    • Also Known As: Ruthie, Joan Ginsburg, Joanie
    • Occupation: Civil Servant
    • Religion: Jewish
    • Political Affiliation: Liberal Democrat (lefty)
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Nathan's Hotdogs
    • Favorite Color: Turquoise
    • Favorite Scent: Diesel Only The Brave Wild
    • Favorite Actor: Chris Evans

    Ruth's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: Joan Ruth Bader
    • Father: Nathan Bader
    • Mother: Celia Bader (née Amster)
    • Sister(s):
      • Marylin Bader (deceased)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Martin D. Ginsburg (married 1954-widowed 2010)
    • Son(s):
      • James Steven Ginsburg (born 1965)
    • Daughter(s):
      • Jane Ginsburg (born 1955, lawyer)

Death Notice:

  • Date: September 18 2020 at age 87
  • Place: Washington, District of Columbia, United States
  • Cause of Death: Pancreatic cancer (related complications)
  • Funeral Arrangements: She lay in state at the Capitol.
  • Interment: Buried beside her husband in Arlington National Cemetery

Category Tags:

Civil ServantAmerican Born on March 15th Born in 1933 Born in New York Died in 2020 Died at age 87 Died from Pancreatic cancer

Quotable Quotes:

"Leadership means that a group, large or small, is willing to entrust authority to a person who has shown judgment, wisdom, personal appeal, and proven competence."

"You have every right to a beautiful life so don't let a small number of simple minded right wing yahoos make the laws that impede on your life."

"Pair up in threes."

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg's lifelong dedication to fighting for equality and justice will continue to inspire generations to come. (V)"

"Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a pioneering figure in the field of law, dedicating her professional life to fighting for gender equality and civil rights until her passing. (V)"

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