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Sandra Day O’Connor

Memorial Page for Sandra Day O’Connor

Mar 26, 1930 – Dec 1, 2023(93 years)Died in:Phoenix, Maricopa County

American lawyer and jurist

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Cause of Death

dementia

Children

3

Religion

Episcopal Church

Occupation(4)

judgelawyerpoliticianjurist

Awards(9)

Philadelphia Liberty MedalNational Women's Hall of FamePresidential Medal of FreedomNational Cowgirl Museum and Hall of FameTexas Women's Hall of FameElizabeth Blackwell Awarddoctor honoris causa of Keiō UniversityFellow of the American Academy of Arts and Scienceshonorary doctor of Yeshiva University

Spouse(1)

John Jay O'Connor

Education(4)

Stanford Law SchoolStanford UniversityAustin High SchoolRadford School

Sandra Day O'Connor (* March 26, 1930 in El Paso; † December 1, 2023 in Phoenix) was an american lawyer and jurist. She was 93 years old. She was married to John Jay O'Connor. She had 3 children. Her education included Stanford Law School, Stanford University, Austin High School and Radford School. Her faith was Episcopal Church. She received 9 awards, including Philadelphia Liberty Medal, National Women's Hall of Fame. Her cause of death was dementia.

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Born in El Paso, El Paso County

1930

Married John Jay O'Connor

1952

until 2009

Elizabeth Blackwell Award

1985

National Women's Hall of Fame

1995

Presidential Medal of Freedom

2009

Died in Phoenix, Maricopa County (dementia)

2023

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Sandra Day O’Connor. Forever remembered.