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Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has announced she is withdrawing from public life after being diagnosed with dementia.
In a letter released on Tuesday, the 88-year-old said doctors had diagnosed her with early-stage dementia and "probably Alzheimer's disease".
Justice O'Connor was the first woman to be appointed to the US top court, and a key swing vote. She retired in 2006.
She served as a visiting judge and civics educator after retiring.
What did her letter say?
In a public letter, addressed to "friends and fellow Americans", Justice O'Connor said doctors first diagnosed her "some time ago".
"As this condition has progressed, I am no longer able to participate in public life," she wrote.
"Since many people have asked about my current status and activities, I want to be open about these changes, and while I am still able, share some personal thoughts."
Sandra Day O'Connor retires over dementia
That is terribly sad.
In a letter released on Tuesday, the 88-year-old said doctors had diagnosed her with early-stage dementia and "probably Alzheimer's disease".
Justice O'Connor was the first woman to be appointed to the US top court, and a key swing vote. She retired in 2006.
She served as a visiting judge and civics educator after retiring.
What did her letter say?
In a public letter, addressed to "friends and fellow Americans", Justice O'Connor said doctors first diagnosed her "some time ago".
"As this condition has progressed, I am no longer able to participate in public life," she wrote.
"Since many people have asked about my current status and activities, I want to be open about these changes, and while I am still able, share some personal thoughts."
Sandra Day O'Connor retires over dementia
That is terribly sad.
