Justice O’Connor Has Dementia

From Bloomberg:

Retired U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor says she has been diagnosed with dementia, probably Alzheimer’s disease, and is stepping away from public activities.

The 88-year-old O’Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, said in an open letter released by the court Oct. 23 that doctors diagnosed her “some time ago” with the beginning stages of dementia.

“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.”

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