Meghan pays tribute to ‘woman of brilliance’ Ruth Bader Ginsburg
The Duchess of Sussex said the liberal judge and feminist icon has been an inspiration to her since she was a girl.
The Duchess of Sussex has joined a number of famous figures in paying tribute to US Supreme Court judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg, following her death aged 87.
Meghan described the liberal judge and feminist icon as a “woman of brilliance”, saying Ms Ginsburg has been an inspiration to her since she was a girl.
Ms Ginsburg was the second woman to be nominated to the highest court in America and spent much of her career calling for gender equality.
A household name in the US, she was an unlikely cult figure among many young people, earning the nickname The Notorious RBG, inspired by the rapper Notorious BIG.
In a statement, the duchess said: “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.”
Dozens of celebrities have paid tribute to Ms Ginsberg and her legacy.
She added: “I feel like someone punched me in the stomach.
“My tears have not stopped since a friend tip-toed into my room and said, ‘Stevie, Ruth died’.”
The singer said she had hoped to meet Ms Ginsburg “to hold her hand and give her a huge hug and thank her for all she had done for women and for all she would continue to do”.
Nicks added: “It is my great regret that I did not make the effort to go and try to meet her.
“As a two-time Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductee, the first female to be inducted twice, compared to 22 men having been inducted twice, I Stevie Nicks, induct Ruth Bader Ginsburg into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame of Life.”
Marvel star Robert Downey Jr shared a picture of the late judge alongside a quote said to have been made by her.
Downey Jr said: “‘Fight for the things you care about, but do it in a way that will lead others to join you.’ RIP, RBG.”
Mariah Carey also paid tribute, writing on Instagram: “Thank you for a lifetime of service. Thank you for changing history. We will never let it be undone. RIP RBG.”
“WHAT A LOSS,” she said.
Cohen later posted a picture of her and her RBG co-director Betsy West with the subject of the film, writing: “Surely the smartest and toughest person I’ll ever have the privilege to know. Rest in Peace, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.”
