Celebrities and Public Figures Pay Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Legacy
Celebrities and Public Figures Pay Tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's Legacy
The feminist icon died at age 87.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg, feminist icon and inspiration to people across the globe, passed away today at age 87. While many Americans are still in shock, Ginsburg's admirers paid tribute to her on social media, with messages coming from politicians on both sides of the aisle, entertainers, and more. Many called her a champion for justice, a trailblazer for women, and patriot. Fondly known as the Notorious RBG, her admirers highlighted her courage and strength.
Hillary Clinton, Mindy Kaling and Janet Mock, among others, noted that they considered her a hero and thanking her for her service to the country.
Justice Ginsburg paved the way for so many women, including me. There will never be another like her. Thank you RBG.
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) September 19, 2020
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 (@mindykaling) September 19, 2020
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. https://t.co/cQgTwuafVJ
— Janet Mock (@janetmock) September 18, 2020
#rip RBG. The right kind of notorious. What a loss. 💔
A post shared by Kelly Ripa (@kellyripa) on Sep 18, 2020 at 4:47pm PDT
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. ❤️ #RuthBaderGinsberg pic.twitter.com/apWjPblH5C
— Kris Jenner (@KrisJenner) September 19, 2020
A post shared by Jennifer Lopez (@jlo) on Sep 18, 2020 at 6:32pm PDT
Her rest is earned. It is our turn to fight.
— kerry washington (@kerrywashington) September 19, 2020
Meanwhile, Felicity Jones, who portrayed RBG in the 2018 film On the Basis of Sex, paid tribute to the justice for her "razor-sharp wit and extraordinary humanity" in a statement. "Ruth Bader Ginsburg gave us hope, a public figure who stood for integrity and justice — a responsibility she did not wear lightly," she said. "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."
Politicians also recalled her tenacity and fight, both in the Supreme Court and in her private life. Many called her death a loss for the entire nation.
Tonight, we mourn the passing of a giant in American history, a champion for justice, a trailblazer for women.
She would want us all to fight as hard as we can to preserve her legacy.— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) September 18, 2020
RIP Ruth Bader Ginsburg - accomplished so much yet gone too soon. Your example will live on. 🙏 https://t.co/KzhHAS6vDM pic.twitter.com/RkH1FjsGBx
— Andrew Yang🧢🇺🇸 (@AndrewYang) September 18, 2020
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...
— Meghan McCain (@MeghanMcCain) September 18, 2020
Ruth Bader Ginsburg was among our nation's greatest jurists, a tireless defender of all Americans' rights. Her sharp mind, her deep understanding of and love for the law, and her dedication to justice and equality made America a better place. (1/2)
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) September 18, 2020
So sorry for Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s family and for our country. She was a fighter and she was firmly on the side of justice. I hope her example and her legacy can inspire us all in the fight of our lives. RIP RBG.
— Beto O'Rourke (@BetoORourke) September 18, 2020
Rest In Peace, Justice Ginsburg. You served your country beautifully. An inspiration for women everywhere, and an example in how to befriend those across the aisle. Justice Scalia is waiting for you, cuing up the opera orchestra. #rbg
— Megyn Kelly (@megynkelly) September 18, 2020
Ruthie was my friend and I will miss her terribly. The t-shirts simply labeled “RBG” made her notorious. But it was her wit, her tenaciousness, and her skill as a jurist that made her an icon.
— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) September 19, 2020
