Published 10:50 IST, September 19th 2020

Hollywood celebs mourn death of US SC Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, call her ‘one of one’

From Chris Evans to Katy Perry, Hollywood celebs mourned the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and celebrated her life and achievements.

Reported by: Bhavya Sukheja
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Following death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Ber Ginsburg, tributes from Hollywood stars flooded social media. Ginsburg was a feminist political figure who passed away on September 18 at of 87 due to complications of metastatic pancreas cancer. She h been a champion for equal rights, and she was second woman to serve on Supreme Court after she was appointed by former US President Bill Clinton in 1993. 

‘Champion of justice’ 

news of her passing prompted a wave of tribute on social media. From Chris Evans to Katy Perry, celebrities mourned her death and celebrated her life and achievements. While some called her a ‘jurist of historic stature’, ors hailed her as ‘a tireless and resolute champion of justice’. 

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87-year old Associate Justice of Supreme Court of United States died just ahe of 2020 US Polls. According to Supreme Court spokesperson, Ginsburg passed away at her home in Washington DC in presence of her family. As per international media reports, just before she took her last breath, Justice Ginsburg told her granddaughter that she wished to t be replaced until new president has been elected.

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Ruth Ber Ginsburg's death a few weeks ahe of US polls has opened up a high court vacancy. Mitch McConnell confirmed that Senate will vote on President Donald Trump's minee for position. During 2016 elections, McConnell h prevented a vote on n President, Barack Obama's choice.

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10:50 IST, September 19th 2020