By JM Stephens
7:23am PDT, Sep 20, 2020
The Supreme Court announced on Sept. 18 that at 87, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had lost her battle with pancreatic cancer. Wonderwall.com is taking a look at how the stars and notable politicians are reacting to the death of an icon. Keep reading for more…
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"With an incomparable and indelible legacy, Ruth Bader Ginsburg will forever be known as a woman of brilliance, a Justice of courage, and a human of deep conviction. She has been a true inspiration to me since I was a girl. Honour her, remember her, act for her." –Duchess Meghan
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"For so many of us, Justice Ginsburg was a real-life superhero: a beacon of hope, a warrior for justice, a robed crusader who saved the day time and again. Playing her on 'SNL' was a profound joy because I could always feel the overwhelming love and gratitude that the audience had for her. It was one of the great honors of my life to meet Justice Ginsburg, to shake her hand, and to thank her for her lifetime of service to this country." — Kate McKinnon, who played RBG on "Saturday Night Live"
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave us hope, a public figure who stood for integrity and justice — a responsibility she did not wear lightly. She will be missed not only as a beacon of light in these difficult times but for her razor-sharp wit and extraordinary humanity. She taught us all so much. I will miss her deeply." — Felicity Jones, who played Ruth Bader Ginsburg in the 2018 movie "On the Basis of Sex"
"I am heartbroken to hear of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She was a true champion of gender equality and was a strong woman for me and all the little girls of the world to look up to. Throughout my life, I've been fortunate to meet so many amazing people … but there's those select few where there's an instinct inside you that tells you to pay close attention. And I did. When I met her I was hanging on to her every word… I will always remember what she said to us the day we met her: 'Be the best you.' It was simple yet profound. Thank you RBG for fighting all these years. We will honor you by continuing to fight for equality, empathy and justice for all. 💔 #RIPRBG ✨❤️✨" –Jennifer Lopez
"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg fought to the end, through her cancer, with unwavering faith in our democracy and its ideals. That's how we remember her. But she also left instructions for how she wanted her legacy to be honored. My statement [here]." –former President Barack Obama
"No 2020!!! No! No! Not now! Not this WOMAN!!! Please work your supreme magic, brilliant mind, and courage from Heaven!! Help us down here! Thank you for your service Queen!! Rest in glorious peace 💔💔💔" –Viola Davis
"A trailblazer in every way. We will honor your life and legacy by voting to protect all you stood for. Thank you endlessly for fighting for justice and equality until the very end. #rbg" —Mandy Moore
"Let's fight for RBG like she fought for us.
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Donate: http://FlipTheSenate.today" —Julia Louis-Dreyfus
"Thank you for a lifetime of service. Thank you for changing history. We will never let it be undone. RIP RBG." —Mariah Carey
"Rest In Peace RBG . Thank you for everything you brought to this world" –Gal Gadot
"Rest in peace Ruth Bader Ginsburg – a true legend, an iconoclast, a glass ceiling breaker, and a feminist icon. She changed the world in so many incredible ways. Prayers, love and strength to her family during this dark time. I hope you have fun with Antonin Scalia in heaven… One of the most beautiful and interesting modern public friendships was that between Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her ideological opposite Antonin Scalia. They both loved opera, law and the U.S.A. I always loved their relationship. Let this part of their legacy be an example to us all" –Meghan McCain
"Sometimes, it felt like Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg had all of the grace, wit, and fortitude in the world. There was nothing she couldn't do. Especially in the fight for gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, she helped us make a more perfect Union. May her memory be a blessing." –Lynda Carter
"A legend, a hero and an inspiration to millions! Ruth Bader Ginsburg dedicated her life to justice and gender equality, and we must continue to fight for true equality for all in her memory. Such an incredible and courageous woman who inspired generations of women with her strength, determination and belief that we can accomplish anything we set our minds to. My prayers are with Ruth's family and friends. ❤️" –Kris Jenner
"'Someone who used whatever talent she had to do her work to the very best of her ability. And to help repair tears in her society, to make things a little better through the use of whatever ability she has.' – Ruth Bader Ginsburg on her legacy. May she rest in peace. ❤️" –Martha Stewart
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg was the kind of scholar and patriot you get excited about explaining to your kids. The kind of person who you say 'who knows, one day you could be HER.' I hope you rest well, RBG, you must have been tired from changing the world." —Mindy Kaling
"A tremendous loss. A tremendous legacy." –Lin-Manuel Miranda
"We have lost one of the most extraordinary Justices ever to serve on the Supreme Court. Ruth Bader Ginsburg's life and landmark opinions moved us closer to a more perfect union. And her powerful dissents reminded us that we walk away from our Constitution's promise at our peril." –former President Bill Clinton, who nominated RBG to the Supreme Court in 1993
"Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG." –former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton
"Rest In Peace to a legend. A role model. A fighter for justice and equal rights. We should all aspire to live our lives as principled as RBG lead hers. We should all aim to bring a little more love to this world." –Tom Brady
"I know we can't live forever, I only wish she could have ❤️" –Goldie Hawn
"Today, our Nation mourns the loss of a titan of the law. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg served more than 27 years as an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States — notably just the second woman to be appointed to the Court. She was a loving wife to her late husband, Martin, and a dedicated mother to her two children. Renowned for her brilliant mind and her powerful dissents at the Supreme Court, Justice Ginsburg demonstrated that one can disagree without being disagreeable toward one's colleagues or different points of view. Her opinions, including well-known decisions regarding the legal equality of women and the disabled, have inspired all Americans, and generations of great legal minds. A fighter to the end, Justice Ginsburg battled cancer, and other very long odds, throughout her remarkable life. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Ginsburg family and their loved ones during this difficult time. May her memory be a great and magnificent blessing to the world." –President Donald Trump
"Justice's Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing is a immense loss. Her tenacity & strength were matched by her intellect & compassion, & her spirit will live on in all she has inspired. My prayers are with her family & all who loved her. #RIPRBG" –first lady Melania Trump
"Today, America mourns the passing of a true public servant, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Justice Ginsburg led an inspiring life, and her storied career paved the way for women in the law. As an advocate and an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court, she was a champion for women whose tireless determination reshaped our national life. A fierce defender of her judicial philosophy, Justice Ginsburg will always be remembered as a jurist who respected and commanded the respect of all her colleagues. Karen and I offer our prayers and condolences to the family, friends, and many admirers of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg." –Vice President Mike Pence
"'Women belong in all places where decisions are being made.' Thank you, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. We'll keep pushing our way into all the places we've yet to be invited." –Brie Larson
"Gut wrenching loss…Could 2020 be any more brutal and cruel? #RIPRuthBaderGinsburg." –Mark Hamill
"'Forget the bull in the China shop, there's a china doll in the bull pen.'- my fav song from the 2018 documentary @rbgmovie Few women who've lived on planet earth have been as committed to helping others as Queen Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. I am deeply saddened by this loss, for everyone. Most of all, my little girls. Who know the story of Ruth's tireless work ethic and commitment to the rights of both men and women, to nursing her husband through cancer while working AND getting her law degree, to raising 2 children, from numerous books weve read about her. Rest in Peace Queen, and thank you for everything you did for us on earth. You will always be a true north. Let's all give a hearty Ugly Cry for this epic 👑 tonight." –Kristen Bell
"Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer who devoted her entire career to fighting for equal justice for women, because she knew it would improve life for everyone. America is a better place because of her service. I am inspired by her life and legacy." –Bill Gates
"#rip RBG. The right kind of notorious. What a loss. 💔" –Kelly Ripa
"Rest in peace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A champion and trailblazer for women's rights who never stopped working towards gender equality and universal human rights." –Ryan Seacrest
"Rest in peace, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg" –Michael Strahan
"I met Justice Ginsburg, or 'Ruth' as I grew to call her, last year while filming Taste the Nation. She was so kind, curious and lovely. I wrote this of our meeting at the time: 'There are meals in your life you will never forget. Meals you will tell your grandkids about. Last night was one of them. I had dinner with someone I've admired for a long long time. And she did not disappoint. Witty and whip smart, she had a twinkle in her eye the whole night. We sipped champagne, savored our gazpacho and crab and talked of India in the 80's and so much more.' Weeks after Ruth invited me and Littlehands [my daughter] to meet her in her chambers at the Supreme Court where she patiently explained the many cases she had to Littlehands. She sent us books in the mail, beautifully wrapped with handwritten notes. I went back to visit her at court when the ACLU had a case on immigration there. I cannot tell you what a loss this is for me personally, for women everywhere and for our country. She started the women's rights project at the ACLU many years ago and my work and the work of so many would not be possible if she hadn't paved the way for us. She was someone I have admired so much for so many years, someone I looked up to. With so much going on in her life, she took the time to befriend me and Littlehands and I will never forget her. A tall tree has fallen in our forest… #RIPRBG #RIPRuth" –Padma Lakshmi
"This is so devastating for our country. Thank you for everything you did… Rest in power RBG." —Jennifer Aniston
"Our Nation has lost a jurist of historic stature. We at the Supreme Court have lost a cherished colleague. Today we mourn, but with confidence that future generations will remember Ruth Bader Ginsburg as we knew her — a tireless and resolute champion of justice." –Supreme Court Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr.
"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a credit to the Court. I disagreed with many of her decisions but they were all well reasoned and well argued. She was a close friend of her ideological opposite, Justice Scalia. They both loved opera, law and the U.S.A. May She Rest In Peace" –Rudy Giuliani
"Rest in sweet peace to this beautiful champion of the people. Please vote. #RBG" –January Jones
"The news of #RuthBaderGinsburg passing has left me in tears. What a hero she was to me and millions of others. A living legend! I was blessed to know her and her amazing husband. And as a woman, I am the beneficiary of her work." –Maria Shriver
"Laura and I join our fellow Americans in mourning the loss of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She dedicated many of her 87 remarkable years to the pursuit of justice and equality, and she inspired more than one generation of women and girls. Justice Ginsburg loved our country and the law. Laura and I are fortunate to have known this smart and humorous trailblazer, and we send our condolences to the Ginsburg family." –former President George W. Bush
"Rosalynn and I are saddened by the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A powerful legal mind and a staunch advocate for gender equality, she has been a beacon of justice during her long and remarkable career. I was proud to have appointed her to the U.S. Court of Appeals in 1980. We join countless Americans in mourning the loss of a truly great woman. We will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time." –former President Jimmy Carter
"A giant. And always aiming for a more perfect union. RIP Your Honor. And Godspeed. X, SJ" –Sarah Jessica Parker
"NY's heart breaks with the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. During her extraordinary career, this Brooklyn native broke barriers & the letters RBG took on new meaning — as battle cry & inspiration. Her legal mind & dedication to justice leave an indelible mark on America." –Andrew Cuomo
"Tonight, the flags are flying at half staff over the Capitol to honor the patriotism of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Every woman and girl, and therefore every family, in America has benefitted from her brilliance." –Nancy Pelosi
"Just heard the worst news… so sad! Ruth Bader Ginsburg you will live in history forever. May you rest in peace." –Barbra Streisand
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg spent her life in pursuit of an equal world. She fought for the unheard, and through her decisions, she changed the course of American history. We can never repay what she has given us, but we all can honor her legacy by working toward true equality, together." –Tim Cook
"RUTH BADER GINSBURG. She was a champion for good. We lost a very powerful and fair-minded champion. Bless her soul, bless her work, bless her courage and her vision. Be active! VOTE! This is not a game. Know what's at stake and VOTE! Up and down and all around the ballot. VOTE! Sending love and condolences to her family and loved ones. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what she meant to me and I never even met her, so I can only imagine what she meant to you." –Tracee Ellis Ross
"Rest in eternal peace. Notorious RBG. May her fight carry on in all of us. 🙏🏾 Ruth Bader Ginsburg 🖤" –Gabrielle Union
"'Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.' RIP, RBG" –Robert Downey Jr.
"A shock. A sadness. A great loss. The passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg leaves a hole in a nation already reeling. She is an American hero, in every sense. We can honor her by joining to carry forth her legacy of equality, empathy, and justice. May she Rest in Peace." –Dan Rather
"Today couldn't be sadder. A brilliant Jurist, Ruth Bader Ginsburg is gone. We must fight not to allow an Impeached Criminal to take her seat." –Rob Reiner
"The passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg is a tremendous loss to our country. She was an extraordinary champion of justice and equal rights, and will be remembered as one of the great justices in modern American history." –Bernie Sanders
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a titan of justice. Her jurisprudence expanded the rights of all Americans, shaping our lives for the better. And her example now shines within the history of our country, there to inspire generations." –Pete Buttigieg
"I am so, so saddened by the news that Ruth Bader Ginsburg has passed. Justice Ginsburg was a trailblazer and an extraordinary jurist who devoted her life to advancing the causes of equality and justice. We are in her debt. May her memory be a blessing to us all." –Cory Booker
"Rest in power to a feminist icon and American hero! Thank you Ruth Bader Ginsburg for your service, for working well BEYOND retirement until the very end because our country needed you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you." –Janet Mock
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A model for fairness, rational thought, and progress. She will be missed more than we can yet imagine." –Seth MacFarlane
"Truly believed she was eternal- we needed her to be eternal. What she means to our past was only rival led by what she still meant for our futures. There are no proper words to thank #RuthBaderGinsburg." —Lena Dunham
"This is devastating, an incalculable loss. We owe so much to RBG. Rest in Power Ruth Bader Ginsburg. #RIPRBG" –Megan Rapinoe
"Completely devastated by the loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Get ready for the fight of our lives! If the prospect of 4 more years of Trump's corruption, incompetence, and autocratic desires hasn't mobilized you, then this better." –Chaz Bono
"nooooooooooooo #rbg onward in her name … #RBGForever" –Rosie O'Donnell
"No matter where we go from here, this is a remarkably selfless statement to make on your deathbed: 'My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new President is installed.' RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg." –Kumail Nanjiani
"RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg. You will he missed! Y'all keep saying stupid [stuff] like you ain't voting or it don't matter. That [stuff] will matter very soon!! REAL TALK!! #VOTEVOTEVOTE" –Leslie Jones
"The way to honor her life and her legacy is to respect her dying wish, which was to ask that her seat not be filled until a new president is sworn in. Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, for all you have given us all these decades, I stand ready to fight for your final request." –George Takei
"REST IN POWER #RBG 🙏🏾❤️🕊 Supreme Court Justice #RuthBaderGinsburg has passed away. THANK YOU for your service and humanity. You will be missed" –DL Hughley
"May you Rest In Peace RBG. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!" –Lisa Rinna
"What a hero. May her memory be a blessing." –Ed Asner
"I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a titan & legend on the Supreme Court whose undeniably brilliant legal mind & dedication to justice & equality moved our country forward. We've lost a champion tonight, but her legacy lives on." –Maxine Waters
"Oh so sad Ruth Bader Ginsburg passed away this evening so sad. She did so much for us. She will be so so missed" –Cyndia Lauper
"She was my hero. I never got to meet her. But I loved her and the way she moved through this world with such strength and grace and conviction. Rest In Peace, Ruth Bader Ginsberg. #RIPRBG" —Alyssa Milano
"My friends, the great 'Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the second woman to serve on the US Supreme Court and its most determined advocate for gender equality, has died at the age of 87. She had endured multiple bouts of cancer before succumbing to the disease.' There are no words." –Bette Midler
"Dearest RBG, It is ours as well. Thank you for fighting so hard to stay alive. Rest In Peace. 'My most fervent wish is that I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.' Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Champion Of Gender Equality, Dies At 87" –Marcia Cross
"Rest In Peace And Power
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the demure firebrand who in her 80s became a legal, cultural, and feminist icon has died from complications from cancer.
Just days before her death, as her strength waned, Ginsburg dictated this statement to her granddaughter Clara Spera: 'My most fervent wish is that i I will not be replaced until a new president is installed.'
Architect of the legal fight for women's rights in the 1970s, Ginsburg subsequently served 27 years on the nation's highest court, becoming its most prominent member. Her death will inevitably set in motion what promises to be a nasty and tumultuous political battle over who will succeed her, and it thrusts the Supreme Court vacancy into the spotlight of the presidential campaign." —Zoe Saldana
"My deepest condolences to Justice Ginsberg's loved ones. The nation mourns this loss quite deeply. #YouWereTheFairestOfThemAll" —Octavia Spencer
"#rbg #RuthBaderGinsburg Rest with the best! But we must fight as she fought till the bitter end no matter what we cannot and must not succumb to cynicism!!!" –John Leguizamo
"We lost a hero today. We must carry her memory and purpose. Justice for all." –Bill Nye
"Rest In Peace Ruth Bader Ginsberg. A giant. Make sure another Kavanaugh doesn't replace her. Please vote blue." –Stephen King
"No words, only tears will do right now. God bless U Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Thank U for all U did for us. Your loss leaves a giant hole in our world and in our hearts." –Diane Warren
"'So that's the dissenter's hope: that they are writing not for today but for tomorrow.' My Shero, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, has died. To pay tribute, those who believe in equality & freedom must fight for the ideals she championed. For her. For us. For generations to follow." –Billie Jean King
"Ruth Bader Ginsburg you served our country well …thank you … RIP" –Kirstie Alley
"Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, American icon, leading and shining light of hope in the halls of justice – you will be missed. My condolences to your family and friends. RIP Ruth." –Marlee Matlin
"Rest In Peace Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Thank you for everything you have done for women's rights, you will be missed. #RIPRBG" –Bebe Rexha
"Ugh… Rest in Peace Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The way she fought, over and over again, to change the law and improve the rights for women in America… #NotoriousRBG #RIPRuthBaderGinsburg" –Nathalie Emmanuel
"A once in a generation mind and person. Thank you Justice Ginsburg for all you did for this country, we are in your debt." –Josh Peck
"It is a sad, sad day. Rest in peace, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, we are eternally grateful." –Taissa Farmiga
"Very sad about the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a women's rights and equality advocate, and an unstoppable fighter. A true American icon. My deepest condolences to her family and friends. Rest in peace" –Pao Gasol
"I'm crying. No one has done more for women, equality, or this country than Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Rest in Power." –Misha Collins
